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Backend Developer ( Nest.js / Typescript)

Summary

Build and scale backend services in TypeScript/NestJS, designing REST/GraphQL APIs, PostgreSQL data models, and microservices with CQRS and Clean Architecture for a climate-tech platform.

Description

We’re looking for aBackendSoftware Developerto help design, build, and scale modern web applications at the intersection of energy and compute. You’ll be building robust backend services while collaborating closely with product, infrastructure, and operations teams.

This role is ideal for someone who is AI-savvy and enjoys clean architecture, modern tooling, and solving real-world problems in production systems.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, develop, and maintainscalable full-stack applications
  • Build and maintainbackend services usingTypeScript and NestJS
  • Design and integrateRESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs
  • Work withPostgreSQL, designing efficient and scalable data models
  • Implement and maintainmicroservices usingCQRS and Clean Architecture
  • Contribute tomicro-frontend architectureswhere applicable
  • Writeclean, maintainable, testable code
  • Participate incode reviews, architectural discussions, and technical decision-making
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams inAgile/Scrumenvironments
  • Track and manage work usingJira
  • UseGitfor version control and team collaboration

Backend

  • Strong experience withTypeScript
  • Hands‑on experience withNestJS
  • Solid understanding ofRESTful APIsandGraphQL
  • Experience working withPostgreSQL
  • Familiarity withCQRS,Clean Architecture, andDomain-Driven Design (DDD)
  • Experience designing and maintainingmicroservices

Engineering Practices

  • Proficiency withGit
  • Experience working inAgile/Scrumteams
  • Familiarity withJiraor similar project-management tools
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to writeclean, readable, well‑documented code

Nice to Have (Strong Plus)

  • Experience withDockerand containerized applications
  • Familiarity withCI/CD pipelines(GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)
  • Cloud experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Experience withauthentication & authorization(JWT, OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
  • Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
  • Experience withlogging, monitoring, and observability tools
  • Familiarity withmessage brokers(Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)
  • BasicDevOps or infrastructureknowledge

Be a part of creating an innovative product that makes a real difference.

Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.

Paid time off to support a balanced work‑life experience.

Work in a conveniently located office in downtown Vancouver.

Grow your career and take on more responsibilities within the company.

Discover how energy, artificial intelligence, and computing intersect to tackle significant challenges.

Join a team that prioritizes clean coding practices, strong principles, and technical excellence.

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