Node.js Engineer with DevOps experience - remote

Contra

Posted 3 years ago

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Video Introduction

Video introduction to the job and Contra by our CTO https://youtu.be/UHLVqwmLxIM

Brief

You will be joining a small team of backend engineers working primarily with Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL. We are looking for someone who is primarily a Node.js developer but who could also support the team with DevOps-related tasks. If you have a deep interest in DevOps technologies such as Kubernetes, ArgoCD, GKE, etc., this is a great opportunity to work with a talented backend team while leveling up your DevOps skills.

How you’ll add value at Contra:

Develop enterprise-scale backend services using cutting edge technologies
Write professional-quality, clean and testable TypeScript code
Transform business requirements into relational database structures and GraphQL schemas
Craft readable, performant and scalable SQL queries
Collaborate with the rest of the team through planning, code reviews and regular communication

You’ll be successful here if you:

Carefully plan your work and build for the future
Deliver transparent, honest, and direct feedback to your peers on an early-stage product
Enjoy participating in all parts of the product process, not just coding
Thrive in a remote-first environment
Are located in a timezone within 3 hours of San Francisco
Are fluent in verbal and written English

Our stack:

Typescript
Backend: NodeJS, GraphQL, GraphQL Helix, Redis, PostgreSQL
DevOps: Gitlab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Kubernetes
Frontend: React, Suspense, &Relay

How Contra can add value for you:

Remote-first culture
Healthcare for employees
Well-funded company built to scale
Competitive salary + equity
Generous vacation policy + paid holidays off
Flexible parental leave
Flexibility to choose employee or contractor status
Team retreat post-COVID
No Meeting Wednesdays
Half day every third Friday of the month
A custom slack emoji, just for you

Why join Contra?

Hear it from us:

“It’s really fulfilling to work with such a passionate team to reimagine the future of work. There’s a lot of excitement around what we’re building, but at the same time, it’s balanced with a healthy respect for each other, working async and fully remote.” - Head of Product

“Working at Contra means working with humble and talented peers at the cutting edge of technology and design trends. Being able to contribute to a product with the potential to make work "work" for the individual and empower creatives fills me with joy every single day.” - Frontend Engineer

Our interview process:

Complete a self-assessment form (10-15 minutes)
Non-technical (introduction &culture) interview (30-45 minutes)
Technical interview with CTO (30-45 minutes)
Technical interview with Frontend Lead Engineer (30-45 minutes)
You will receive a final answer from Contra no later than 48 hours after your final interview

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