Tech Lead - Node.js - US SaaS startup | Remote

Company Overview

The client is a venture-backed startup simplifying access to essential benefits for frontline workers. Their AI‑powered platform helps employees easily find and apply for benefits like childcare, elder care, and nutrition programs. With backing from major enterprise retail investors and $2.5 M secured in funding, they’re expanding their reach to serve leading retailers, healthcare providers, and Fortune 500 companies. Their diverse, remote‑first team is spread across the globe, united in our mission to empower employees and create healthier workplaces.

They’re currently on the brink of Series A funding, which means you’ll have the opportunity to join them at an exciting stage of growth.

• Take ownership of designing, implementing and scaling the platform’s core backend systems and data pipelines.
• Lead end‑to‑end development for critical platform features, ensuring quality, performance and scalability.
• Define the architecture and standards for identity management, security solutions and third‑party API integrations.
• Champion best practices in reliability engineering, Dev Ops and infrastructure‑as‑code across the engineering team.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams – product, design and data – to shape the future of the platform.
• Collaborate with a small team of experienced engineers on full‑stack development, impacting both backend systems and frontend technologies.

• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a proven track record of leading complex projects end‑to‑end.
• Expertise in system architecture, designing scalable and reliable software solutions.
• Strong backend foundation (Node.js, JavaScript, etc.), proficiency in modern cloud technologies (AWS or similar).
• Experience implementing secure systems, including best practices for handling sensitive data and integrating identity verification.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Experience building and shipping scalable software.

• Experience automating complex processes (e.g., eligibility checks, fraud detection).
• Experience building systems handling large volumes of sensitive data (privacy/security focus).
• Experience integrating identity verification features (facial recognition, document verification).

• Competitive salary $70 k‑$100 k USD per year + stocks + PTO depending on level and experience.
• Equity in a high‑growth startup.
• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to your location.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on people’s lives.
• A collaborative, remote‑first culture.