Backend Software Engineer

All-in-one productivity platform that replaces individual workplace tools with a unified platform for project management, document collaboration, and AI.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Backend Software Engineer

ClickUp is revolutionizing workplace productivity as the world's only all-in-one productivity platform. Our team is specifically focused on developing the next generation of Chat, Inbox and Notifications systems to support our rapidly growing platform. We're seeking passionate engineers to join our team in building and scaling these critical communication components.

The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies including TypeScript and PostgreSQL, deployed on AWS infrastructure. You'll be responsible for developing high-performance, scalable solutions that serve millions of users globally. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong problem-solving abilities and a user-centric mindset.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges while maintaining high standards for code quality and system performance. You'll be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, contributing to a platform that's recognized in the Forbes Cloud 100 and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.

The position offers the flexibility of remote work, with opportunities to collaborate with team members across multiple locations. You'll be joining one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies worldwide, with a mission to help users save at least one day every week through improved productivity. If you're passionate about building scalable systems and want to make a significant impact on how millions of people work, this role at ClickUp presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of workplace productivity.

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Responsibilities For Backend Software Engineer

  • Build features and systems with attention to detail and performance
  • Own end-to-end development, from conception to production
  • Engineer solutions and tools to understand the problem
  • Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver a world-class product
  • Identify and implement improvements to existing systems
  • Help establish a fun, fulfilling, world-class engineering culture

Requirements For Backend Software Engineer

TypeScript
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent major
  • 5+ years of experience engineering performant and high-throughput systems
  • Experience writing high quality code in TypeScript
  • Track record of building performant, high-throughput systems
  • Experience working with no-sql databases at scale (ideally DynamoDB)
  • Experience with major cloud services (ideally AWS)
  • Empathetic communicator
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to deliver projects with little direction
  • Product-minded with good intuition on user experience

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