Senior Backend Developer / Senior Backend Node Developer

<h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>In today’s economy, an increasing number of workers are choosing to freelance. By 2027, half the U.S. workforce will be independent contractors. Yet there is no system of record for this vast self-employed community and the legions of businesses that increasingly rely on it. A new paradigm is needed to accommodate the future of work that is suddenly no longer in the future. That is what Wingspan is building.</p> <p>Wingspan is the first payroll platform designed specifically for independent contractors and their businesses. We make onboarding, payments, and compliance easy for flexible workforces of all sizes. Whether you’re a one-person business or a large enterprise, Wingspan has you covered.</p> <p>We’re a Series A startup based in NYC with backing from some of the best VCs and operators around, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and the CEOs and founders of Warby Parker, Harry’s, Allbirds, Invision, and Flatiron Health. </p> <p>Now we're hiring for you: an ambitious engineer ready to help build, design, and support enterprise-grade software scaled to millions of individuals.</p> <p>Are you ready to be part of a team redefining the future of work? Apply now!</p> <h3><strong>Impact of the Role:</strong></h3> <p>As a Senior Software Engineer at Wingspan, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology by developing cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses and improve people's lives. You will work alongside a team of passionate and talented engineers, helping us maintain our position as industry leaders and ensuring our products continue to outperform the competition.</p> <p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable software solutions that meet client needs and exceed expectations</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, UX/UI, and QA, to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery of projects</li> <li>Continuously improve and optimize existing software systems by identifying inefficiencies, refactoring code, and implementing best practices</li> <li>Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives, to ensure project success and team alignment</li> <li>Contribute to the growth of our engineering culture by sharing knowledge, mentoring new engineering hires, and actively participating in code reviews and technical discussions</li> <li>Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and proactively identify opportunities to incorporate these into our tech stack</li> </ul> <p><strong>Areas of responsibility:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Internal Processes &amp; Tooling</li> <li>Business Intelligence</li> <li>Monitoring &amp; Alerting</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Extensive experience with at least one back-end programming language  (we use Node &amp; Typescript)</li> <li>Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and API design best practices.</li> <li>Understanding of Git, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines.</li> <li>Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams and adapting to diverse perspectives</li> <li>Experience in proactively identifying opportunities for process improvements and driving the adoption of best practices to optimize cross-functional collaboration and overall team productivity.</li> <li>Track record of promoting a culture of continuous learning and innovation, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and techniques to enhance backend system performance and capabilities.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects end-to-end, from initial planning and scoping to successful implementation and delivery, ensuring timely completion and alignment with business objectives.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in object-oriented programming</li> <li>Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles</li> <li>Familiarity with software testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system testing</li> <li>Knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software development</li> <li>Experience with agile development processes, such as sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with SQL, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts (especially BigQuery).</li> <li>Familiarity with DBT (data build tool) or similar data transformation tools.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Overview of the recruiting process:</strong> <em>This is not a complete an exhaustive list but more so a high level overview </em></p> <ul> <li>Recruiter Phone Screen - Describe the role and learn more about each other </li>