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Senior Backend Engineer - Web Technologies & Email Architecture Expert

๐Ÿ’ฐ $120,000 - $160,000 ๐Ÿ“… 11/09/2023

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Job Description

OpenAxis (Techstars โ€˜21) is seeking a senior backend engineer to help develop
a new product. After raising a pre-seed VC round and developing two revenue
generating data visualization products, the team is currently leveraging itโ€™s
experience in data analytics and AI to improve the outbound sales cycle for
startups.

**Qualifications:**

* Deep understanding of email architecture, including spam detection algorithms, bounce rates, DMARC protocols, and experience with email service providers like Mailgun.
* Proficient in both SQL and NoSQL database technologies, with a strong command of Node.js.
* Skilled in cloud-based infrastructure, with a preference for candidates with AWS experience.
* While the role is backend-centric, knowledge of NextJS will be considered a valuable asset.
* 5+ years of experience in web development, with a focus on backend technologies.

**Role Responsibilities:**

* Architect and drive the development of the backend to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
* Implement solutions to maintain high email deliverability (low bounce rate) for our users.
* Integrate and leverage APIs, such as OpenAI or Anthropic, to embed advanced AI functionalities into our services.
* Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop high-performance applications that meet user needs.
* Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of authentication solutions, utilizing Supabase within a Next.js framework.
* Participate in customer interactions to gain insights into user challenges, influencing the prioritization of impactful solutions.

**Our Technology Stack:**

* NextJS 13
* DynamoDB
* Supabase for Auth & DB
* Vercel (deployments, edge functions, analytics)
* Mailgun for email services

**Compensation:**

* We offer a competitive salary, supplemented with equity and healthcare benefits.

OpenAxis focuses on SaaS, Visualization, Data Visualization, and Analytics /
Data. Their company has offices in New York City. They have a small team
that's between 1-10 employees. To date, OpenAxis has raised $1.62M of funding;
their latest round was closed on December 2021.

You can view their website at <https://www.openaxis.com/> or find them on
[Twitter](https://twitter.com/openaxishq) and
[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/openaxisinc).