Position: Senior Backend Engineer (Node) Location: Remote About Us: Mission Studios is a well-funded and dynamic product startup, headquartered in Dallas, Texas with a mission to revolutionize the sharing of life-transforming content. We aim to achieve this through a next-generation platform that empowers creators to build thriving communities around content using diverse media formats, such as blog posts, short videos, long-form podcasts, and courses. We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with hands-on experience in Node, Postgres and/or Cassandra to join our Product and Engineering team in India. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems with a focus on developing OpenAPI-based RESTful endpoints. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of backend services, data modeling, and database interaction, while following best practices in Test-Driven Development (TDD). Desired Qualities: Passion for excellence: We are looking for someone who is dedicated to delivering high-quality software products and continuously improving their skills. Motivated by team culture: We value collaboration, teamwork, and a supportive work environment. We want someone who is motivated by working with others and contributing to a positive team culture. Keen attention to detail: Our platform and apps aim to provide the best content consumption experience for our users. We want someone who takes pride in their work and strives for perfection. Strong desire to serve: Wed like to work with someone who is motivated by serving people and helping them grow. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient RESTful APIs using Node.js and TypeScript. Develop and document REST endpoints using OpenAPI specifications to ensure clarity and consistency. Ensure all endpoints are well-tested using Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodology. Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define API requirements. Design database schemas, optimize data models, and write queries for Postgres or Cassandra/ScyllaDB. (Yes! We use ScyllaDB!) Create generalized and reusable solutions for different backend needs to ensure scalability and maintainability. Design decoupled backend solutions using Event Driven architecture. Maintain code quality, performance, and security through regular code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing. Optimize existing systems and recommend improvements to ensure system performance and reliability. Mentor junior developers and foster a collaborative team environment. Qualifications: 5+ years of hands-on experience in backend development using Node and TypeScript. Strong experience with REST API design and development using OpenAPI specifications. Proven expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD), with a focus on writing clean, testable, and maintainable code. Experience designing database schemas, data models, and writing complex queries for relational databases such as PostgreSQL or NoSQL databases like Cassandra. Experience with AWS, Serverless and Docker is a plus. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to provide robust solutions. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams. Experience with Git version control (We use Gitlab). Strong understanding of software development principles such as object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software testing. Passionate about learning new technologies and sharing knowledge with others. Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plus. Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible work arrangements A collaborative and supportive team culture Opportunities for growth and career development If you are a talented and passionate backend developer who is looking for an opportunity to make a difference in people's lives, we want to hear from you! Join our team of like minded professionals and help us create software products that inspire, educate, and help people flourish. Apply now and let's work together to build a better future! To Apply:Please submit your resume to aneesha.elizabath@techmissionsolutions.com / remsy.tharakan@techmissionsolutions.com