Backend Engineer

Ultra Labs is a dynamic U.S.-based business incubator and accelerator focused on building and scaling innovative software and technology-driven businesses. We are currently looking for a skilled and self-driven Backend Engineer to join our growing team and help build, maintain, and scale the backend systems that power multiple products and platforms.

Responsibilities
As a Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side systems that support our products. Your responsibilities will include:
_Building and maintaining REST APIs across multiple projects and platforms.
_Developing and maintaining scalable server-side infrastructure and backend services.
_Designing database schemas and writing efficient, performant queries.
_Integrating third-party services for payments, authentication, and external data sources.
_Deploying, monitoring, and maintaining services on cloud infrastructure.
_Debugging and resolving production issues across multiple codebases.
_Collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
_Contributing to architecture decisions, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
_Continuously improving system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Qualifications
Required
_3+ years of professional experience in backend engineering or software development.
_Strong proficiency in TypeScript.
_Solid experience working with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
_Hands-on experience with Supabase and Neon.
_Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
_Experience working with edge functions and serverless architectures.
_Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
_Ability to work independently in a distributed, asynchronous team environment.
_Clear and effective written communication skills.
_Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice to Have
_Experience with Hono or similar backend frameworks.
_Experience building marketplace or multi-sided platform applications.
_Experience integrating payment platforms such as Stripe, PayPal, or Finix.
_Familiarity with cloud platforms and deployment environments such as Railway, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
_Experience working in startup environments and supporting multiple products simultaneously.

How to Apply
If you're passionate about building scalable backend systems and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and any relevant project experience for consideration.

Application Instructions
Please apply directly through OnlineJobs.ph. Applications sent via email will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.