Senior API/Backend Developer (Node.js, GCP, Postgres)

About Langston

The Langston Co. is a global insights and strategy firm with a unique approach to consumer research. We call our research method "modular research" - and it's built to make us more effective as researchers and strategists while giving our clients more power and knowledge about the entire field of consumer insights. Every person on our team plays a role in development, discovery, and refinement of this system. Our mission is to make consumer research more approachable and more powerful for brands around the world.

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior API/Backend Developer with a strong background in designing and building scalable backend systems. This role is ideal for someone who excels at crafting robust APIs, managing complex databases, and leveraging cloud infrastructure.

This role covers four key areas:

• Backend Architecture and Development
• Design and implement RESTful APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Ensure APIs are secure, performant, and scalable to support growing traffic and data needs.
• Build and maintain highly optimized database schemas and queries in Postgres.
• Integrate with a variety of third-party platforms.
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Leverage Google Cloud Platform services for hosting, logging, monitoring, and scaling applications.
• Ensure reliability and uptime through sound CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Collaboration
• Work closely with front-end engineers, Insights & Strategy, Engineering leadership, and designers to define data models and API specifications.
• Participate in regular code reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives to improve processes.
• Data Management and Optimization
• Design and implement efficient solutions for large-scale data storage and retrieval.
• Perform regular performance tuning and optimize database queries for speed.
• Design and manage various data transformation and load tasks.
  
  

Your Experience And Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an experienced backend engineer who thrives on delivering impactful user experiences and meets the following qualifications:

• 5 years of experience as a backend/API developer
• Expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and API design best practices
• Strong knowledge of Postgres, including schema design, indexing, and query optimization
• Strong experience with Mac and PC operating systems
• Experience building and managing infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (or similar cloud providers like AWS)
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Google Cloud Deploy, Kubernetes) and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong understanding of security best practices for API development
• Experience with monitoring & alerting tools
  
  

Why Work At Langston

• Live Flexibly. We are a remote-friendly team, meaning you can live and work from anywhere.
• Make an Impact. You will work on green-field projects that will have an immediate impact. The systems you work on are critical for the success of Langston & our clients. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our end-users and business stakeholders to help ensure you are always working on the right tool for the job.
• Learn & Grow. As a small team that works on a wide variety of projects, you will have the opportunity to learn about new systems and technologies. We foster a culture of learning and mentorship - both on the job and off. From the latest open-source tools to technology books, blog posts to conferences, learning is deep within Langston's DNA.
• Recharge. We all need to re-charge, and we don't believe in dictating how much time you should take off. That's why we have an open paid time off policy.
• Keep Well. Get a monthly stipend to spend on anything that makes you feel happy and healthy (like a massage, gym membership, acupuncture, etc.).
  
  

Compensation

Benefits and Perks:

• Live and work from anywhere in the United States
• Traditional company-sponsored healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability - all 100% paid by Langston
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Monthly wellness benefit of $100
• Open Paid Time Off Policy
• Paid parental leave
  
  

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 (based on experience) and discretionary bonus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Langston Co. does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We warmly welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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