Benson
Easily invest like the rich
Backend Engineer
About the role
About Us:
At Benson, we're dedicated to selecting high-quality and outperforming stocks for our users. Our mission is plain and simple: to provide the essential information that empowers investors to make informed decisions, all while making the investment process incredibly easy. With Benson, it's not just about recommending stocks; it's about equipping our users with the knowledge they need to succeed in the world of investing.
As a small but revenue-generating team, we're dedicated to providing our users with a seamless investing experience. With our commitment to innovation and excellence, we're poised to become profitable soon. Join us on our journey to revolutionize the world of investing!
Job Description: Backend Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. As a Backend Engineer, you will be pivotal in designing and implementing robust backend solutions to support our platform's growth. The ideal candidate will boast a strong background in backend development, extensive experience with our tech stack, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality code.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in backend development
- Proficiency in TypeScript
- Strong expertise in AWS services, including Lambda functions, Cognito, RDS, EC2, ElactiCache, SQS, SNS, ELB, Networking, and Security (VPCs, Gateways, Routing)
- Experience with cloud-based application security
- Design and implementation of RESTful APIs (external + designing & implementing internal ones)
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a model and mentor for writing well-architected, well-tested, and easy-to-understand services in TypeScript
- Drive technical projects and provide leadership in an innovative and fast-paced environment
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product teams and leadership
- Work closely with management to set, track, and meet product and engineering goals
Our Tech Stack:
- Backend: Node.js, TypeScript
- Database: PostgreSQL, Redis
- Infrastructure: AWS (Lambda, Cognito, RDS, EC2, ElactiCache, SQS, SNS, ELB)
- Other: TypeScript, RESTful APIs
If you are passionate about backend engineering, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!
About Benson
We are building the first app for investment clubs, right on your iPhone. We want to make it extremely easy & safe for people to come together and buy assets together - at the same time and price. We've come to understand that community & shared values drive a lot of the behavior, so we help facilitate just that. We put community, trust, & transparency at the forefront of the product.
