What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Backend NestJS Engineer position at XILO?
Senior NestJS Engineer at XILO
XILO, a rapidly growing Vertical AI company backed by recent Series A financing, is seeking an experienced Senior NestJS Engineer to join our dynamic startup environment. This position is ideal for a highly skilled NestJS expert who is passionate about building, scaling, and supporting robust backend services.
About XILO
Founded in 2019 by two best friends, Jon and Eli, XILO was created to transform the insurance industry through cutting-edge technology. Starting as a vertical SaaS solution tackling core quoting challenges, XILO quickly evolved into an innovative Vertical AI company, leveraging advanced AI capabilities layered onto our platform. Our recent Series A funding underscores our momentum as we continue to scale our impact in the industry.
About the Role
As a Senior NestJS Engineer at XILO, you'll focus on designing, developing, and maintaining critical NestJS backend services. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our services are performant, scalable, and reliable, directly contributing to the technical foundation of our products. You'll collaborate closely with the product and engineering teams to build innovative solutions that streamline operations and elevate user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and support highly scalable and reliable backend services using NestJS.
- Optimize and enhance existing NestJS services for maximum performance and scalability.
- Implement best practices for microservices architecture, including robust API design and integration patterns.
- Maintain and improve PostgreSQL databases, ensuring efficient schema design and query optimization.
- Leverage NX monorepo tooling to organize and manage NestJS services effectively.
- Collaborate closely with frontend teams, product management, and QA to deliver integrated solutions.
What We're Looking For:
- Expert-level experience in NestJS with a strong understanding of its ecosystem and best practices.
- Extensive knowledge and practical experience working with NX for monorepo management.
- Deep expertise in designing and optimizing PostgreSQL databases.
- Demonstrated ability to architect and deliver robust microservices in production environments.
- Strong skills in API design, development, and integration.
- Proven track record in building reliable, scalable backend solutions within agile development cycles.
- Strong problem-solving skills, detail-oriented approach, and a commitment to high-quality code.
Why Join XILO?
At XILO, you'll become part of a high-performing, collaborative team dedicated to redefining the future of insurance through AI-driven solutions. We offer a supportive yet fast-paced environment where your technical expertise and innovative ideas directly shape our success and growth.
If you're ready to lead backend innovation, solve challenging problems, and accelerate your career in a pioneering AI startup, we want to meet you.
