Backend TypeScript Engineer - Core Services

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: (Salary not provided in the description)

Wander is revolutionizing the $100B+ short-term rental industry. We curate every aspect of the guest experience - from our smart homes to our intuitive booking platform. Our mission is to help people find their happy place, and our vision is to create the infrastructure for people to experience the world. This role focuses on developing and maintaining the critical backend systems that power our innovative travel platform, directly impacting user experiences and enabling business scaling.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize RESTful APIs using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Develop and maintain core business logic and data models.
• Optimize database queries and improve overall system performance.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the monorepo structure.
• Integrate LLM-powered features to enhance user experiences and backend operations.
• Develop APIs and services to interact with LLM models efficiently.
• Implement robust error handling and logging mechanisms.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new features and services.
• Assist in the evolution of our backend architecture to meet scaling demands.
• Write clean, documented, and well-tested code.
• Stay updated with the latest backend technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of professional development experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
• API Design: Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Database: Proficiency in working with PostgreSQL and ORMs (we use Prisma).
• LLM Integration: Experience with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) and their integration into backend systems.
• Caching: Familiarity with Redis for caching and session management.
• Containerization: Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Monorepo: Experience with monorepo structures and build systems (we use Yarn, Nx, and Turbo).
• Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud services, preferably AWS.
• Version Control: Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Communication: Strong communication skills and ability to work in an async environment.

Bonus Points

• Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, NATS).
• Knowledge of GraphQL or gRPC.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Understanding of serverless architectures.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Experience with real-time communication protocols (WebSockets, Socket.io).

Company Information

• About Wander: Wander is revolutionizing the $100B+ short-term rental industry. We curate every aspect of the guest experience - from our smart homes to our intuitive booking platform. Our mission is to help people find their happy place, and our vision is to create the infrastructure for people to experience the world.
• Backed by: Top-tier investors.
• Led by: Experienced startup veterans.
• Tech Stack:
  • Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, and Fastify
  • Database/Cache: PostgreSQL and Redis
  • ORM: Prisma
  • Cloud Infrastructure: AWS
  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes

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