Back-end Engineer at Picket Homes

Picket is a venture-backed real estate innovation company that is transforming the single-family rental market through our proprietary technology platform. We are looking for a Mid-Level Back-end Engineer to join our rapidly growing team and help us build solutions that improve the rental experience for both investors and residents.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executives, real estate professionals, and fellow engineers to refine our product offerings.
• Build, support, and scale distributed RESTful APIs using Node.js.
• Design and maintain robust systems using Microservices Architecture.
• Manage data effectively using PostgreSQL and Redis.
• Implement clean code and design patterns while following industry best practices.
• Participate in the full CI lifecycle, including adherence to quality assurance standards.
• Leverage cloud infrastructure, such as AWS or GCP, to deploy and manage services.

Must-haves

• At least 2 years of professional experience with JavaScript.
• Deep proficiency in Node.js.
• Strong grasp of software architecture and design patterns.
• Proven experience with Microservices Architecture.
• Solid background in SQL databases, specifically PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with Redis and cloud services like AWS or GCP.
• Experience using source version control tools like GitHub or GitLab.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• A self-motivated, organized, and customer-focused mindset.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with TypeScript.
• Proficiency in a second programming language, preferably Java or Kotlin.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• Experience with asynchronous event processing, such as Apache Kafka or PubSub.
• Background in working with global teams or studying abroad.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including stock options.
• Unlimited vacation policy.
• Hybrid work model with an open office space and modern equipment.
• Premium health insurance and annual health checks.
• Opportunities for onsite work and short-term assignments in the U.S.
• Performance reviews conducted every 6 months.