Backend Engineer - Known

About this role

As a Backend Engineer at Known, you will play a pivotal role in developing the backend systems and infrastructure that support the platform, such as APIs and real-time communication pipelines. This position demands collaboration with the founding team to create reliable and scalable services, making foundational infrastructure decisions for growth.

What you'll do

• Design and build scalable backend services using Node.js/TypeScript
• Architect and optimize database systems with Postgres
• Implement real-time communication infrastructure using WebSockets and WebRTC
• Integrate third-party services with robust monitoring
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers on data pipelines and APIs
• Own deployment and observability, ensuring system reliability

What they're looking for

• Proficient in Node.js and TypeScript
• Expert-level knowledge of Postgres
• Experience with RESTful API design
• Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of WebSockets and WebRTC
• Strong grasp of observability and monitoring
• Focus on security and data privacy