Senior Backend Engineer

• At Numa, we’re building a modern, serverless platform that powers the future of hospitality. Our backend runs on AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, RDS) with Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS
• The frontend is powered by Next.js and React. It’s a reliable, scalable system that evolves as fast as we do. Learn more about our Product & Tech team
• Design, build, and optimize high-performance backend services
• Ensure stability, scalability, and security of our serverless stack
• Drive architectural discussions and establish best practices in testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence
• Collaborate across teams to shape the future of hospitality tech

Benefits

• Remote options & flexible hours
• Geographic flexibility
• Agile work environment with flat hierarchies
• Team events and retreats
• We want you to understand our product so upon your start, you’ll get to spend a night at your nearest numa stay!
• Work from home equipment

• Bonus: familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (like sst.dev)
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Knowledge of CI/CD workflows
• Expertise in TypeScript, NestJS, and API design
• A self-starter mindset with a drive to innovate
• 5+ years in professional backend engineering
• We value passion and potential just as much as experience. If this role sparks your interest, we’d love to hear from you, even if you’re not an exact match. Ideally, you bring:
• Solid experience with AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, RDS)
• Enthusiastic about AI. You’re comfortable leveraging tools such as Claude Code, ChatGPT, and Cursor