Senior Back-End Developer (Node/Express.js)

📋 Description

• • Worldly is at the forefront of sustainability intelligence, providing businesses with unparalleled insights into their supply chain's environmental and social impacts. As a public benefit corporation, we are driven by a mission to accelerate systemic change towards more sustainable production practices globally. Our platform is trusted by thousands of brands, retailers, and manufacturers worldwide, offering a comprehensive source of ESG intelligence. We are a diverse, global team united by shared values, dedicated to building technology that makes a tangible difference on a planetary level.
• • We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Back-End/API Developer to join our dynamic and mission-driven team. This pivotal role will involve the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of our robust, scalable, and high-performance back-end systems and RESTful APIs. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our platform by leveraging your expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and modern database technologies.
• • Your primary responsibility will be to architect and implement sophisticated back-end solutions that power Worldly's core functionalities. This includes designing and developing efficient, secure, and maintainable RESTful APIs that serve as the backbone for our data-intensive platform. You will translate complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions, ensuring seamless integration with various data sources and front-end applications.
• • A significant aspect of this role involves meticulous data modeling and database schema design. You will work with both relational databases, such as PostgreSQL and MySQL, and NoSQL databases like CouchDB or MongoDB, ensuring optimal data integrity, accessibility, and performance. Your expertise in data access patterns and database optimization will be crucial in handling large volumes of sensitive ESG data.
• • Performance optimization is a key focus. You will proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks within our back-end systems. This will involve employing advanced profiling techniques, analyzing telemetry data, and implementing strategic code optimizations to ensure our platform remains responsive and scalable under heavy load. Your ability to write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code adhering to industry best practices will be paramount.
• • Collaboration and knowledge sharing are integral to our team culture. You will work closely with fellow developers, product managers, and other stakeholders, actively participating in code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. You will also be expected to stay abreast of the latest advancements in back-end development, data management, and software engineering, bringing innovative ideas and solutions to the team.
• • This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a company making a real-world impact. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment, working alongside passionate individuals dedicated to sustainability and technological excellence. Your contributions will directly influence the capabilities and reach of our impact intelligence platform, helping businesses worldwide transition to more sustainable practices.
• • Key responsibilities include: Designing and developing robust, efficient, and secure back-end systems and RESTful APIs using TypeScript and Express.js / Node.js. Planning and implementing data models and database schemas for both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., CouchDB / MongoDB) databases. Optimizing application performance through diligent profiling, telemetry analysis, and strategic code enhancements. Implementing and championing best practices for code structure, maintainability, security, and scalability across the development lifecycle. Writing clean, well-documented, and thoroughly testable code that adheres to industry-standard coding practices and patterns. Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, actively participating in code reviews, and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and mentorship. Continuously researching and staying updated with the latest trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in back-end development, data management, and the broader software engineering landscape.
• • You will be empowered to make significant technical decisions and contribute to architectural discussions, ensuring our back-end infrastructure is resilient, scalable, and future-proof. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your deep technical knowledge in a role that aligns with a powerful mission for positive global change.