Senior Backend TypeScript Engineer - Core Services

About Wander

Wander is revolutionizing the $100B+ short-term rental industry by curating every aspect of the guest experience, from smart homes to an intuitive booking platform. Our mission is to help people find their happy place, and our vision is to create the infrastructure for people to experience the world. Backed by top-tier investors and led by experienced startup veterans, we're a tight-knit team united by our passion for travel, technology, and creating unforgettable experiences.

About the Role

As a Senior Backend TypeScript Engineer focusing on Core Services at Wander, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining the critical backend systems that power our innovative travel platform. You'll work on challenging projects that directly impact our users' experiences and help us scale our rapidly growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize RESTful APIs using TypeScript and Node.js
• Develop and maintain core business logic and data models
• Optimize database queries and improve overall system performance
• Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure seamless integration
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to our monorepo structure
• Integrate LLM-powered features to enhance user experiences and backend operations
• Develop APIs and services to interact with LLM models efficiently
• Implement robust error handling and logging mechanisms
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new features and services
• Assist in the evolution of our backend architecture to meet scaling demands
• Write clean, documented, and well-tested code
• Stay updated with the latest backend technologies and best practices

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional development experience with TypeScript and Node.js
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Proficiency in working with PostgreSQL and ORMs (we use Prisma)
• Experience with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) and their integration into backend systems
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and LLM fine-tuning concepts
• Experience with Redis for caching and session management
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with monorepo structures and build systems (we use Yarn, Nx, and Turbo)
• Familiarity with cloud services, preferably AWS
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in an async environment
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines

Bonus Points

• Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, NATS)
• Knowledge of GraphQL or gRPC
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
• Understanding of serverless architectures
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Experience with real-time communication protocols (WebSockets, Socket.io)

Our Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, and Fastify
• Database/Cache: PostgreSQL and Redis, with plans to expand to additional services
• ORM: Prisma
• Cloud Infrastructure: AWS
• Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes
• Infrastructure-as-Code: Pulumi
• Version Control: Git
• Monorepo Structure: We utilize a monorepo for efficient code management
• Build System: Yarn for package management, with Nx and Turbo for our build pipeline
• CI/CD: Automated pipelines for continuous integration and deployment
• Event Streaming: Current (Redis queues) – plans to switch to Kafka or NATs for building event-driven architectures
• Monitoring and Metrics: Current (SaaS Platform) – plans to switch to Prometheus, Grafana or ELK stack for comprehensive system observability

Why Wander?

• Be part of a mission to help people find their happy place and experience the world
• Work on cutting-edge technology in the rapidly growing travel-tech sector
• Fully remote, async work environment
• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Opportunities for career growth and development within Wander

Join Us

If you're excited about solving complex problems, working with cutting-edge technology, and reshaping the future of travel, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let's build something extraordinary together.