Senior Backend Engineer

Sherpa° is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their innovative travel documentation platform. Founded in 2015, Sherpa° serves major airlines like American Airlines, Air Canada, and Lufthansa, simplifying travel documentation processes worldwide.

The role involves designing and maintaining backend systems that power critical functionalities including authentication, payments, and AI logic. Working in a remote-first environment, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions using technologies like TypeScript, NodeJS, PostgreSQL, and Google Cloud Platform.

As a senior engineer, you'll have significant influence on architecture decisions and will help mentor team members while maintaining high code quality standards. The position offers flexibility with remote work (EST ± 3 hours), competitive compensation ($120,000-$170,000 CAD), and comprehensive benefits including unlimited vacation, health coverage, and equity options.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced backend engineers who want to make a meaningful impact in the travel industry while working with modern technologies in a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strong engineering skills and the ability to work across different areas of the technology stack.

The company culture emphasizes work-life balance, professional growth, and strong team connections through regular in-person meetups and annual offsites. If you're passionate about solving complex problems, mentoring others, and building products that help millions of travelers, this role at Sherpa° could be your next career milestone.