About Badge
More people now use Apple and Google Wallet than TikTok or Instagram. At Badge, we believe mobile wallets are the next big customer engagement channel, and we make it easy for enterprise brands and platforms to build in and monetize experiences in Apple and Google Wallets. From loyalty cards to stored value cards, memberships, IDs, and tickets, Badge helps brands drive retention, reactivation, and revenue by turning wallets into a powerful marketing channel. The Badge platform consists of a no-code UI for marketers, flexible APIs for developers, and the embed/SDK for platform partners, enabling companies to create dynamic wallet experiences with in-wallet push notifications, location-based notifications, offers, coupons, tap-to-redeem, and more.

We’re a fast-growing team backed by leading investors, including QED and Infinity, and trusted by top-tier retailers, grocers, and partner institutions, including Shift4, Carrefour, Hoka, and Yale University. We value sharp thinking, fast execution, and a deep understanding of what drives customer behavior in a mobile-first world.

The Role

As our first dedicated Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our platform is scalable, reliable, and secure. You'll be a key partner in our mission to deliver a smooth and dependable experience for our customers by building and maintaining the foundational backend systems that power Badge. Your work will directly impact our ability to innovate and grow.

Core Responsibilities

• Architecting and building scalable backend systems that are reliable, secure, and ready for growth
• Owning and maintaining critical third-party integrations, including those for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, to ensure seamless and secure data flow
• Managing and optimizing our data storage, processing, and pipeline systems
• Collaborating with other engineers to solve complex backend challenges, optimize system performance, and streamline development workflows
  
  
  
  

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• You have 4+ years of experience in backend development with a strong command of Node.js, TypeScript, and Postgres
• You are experienced with deploying applications on cloud infrastructure. We use Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Run, and other GCP services
• You are familiar with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools to manage cloud resources
• You have experience managing data pipeline systems that support product and analytical needs
• You have a deep understanding of API design and best practices, as well as database management and optimization
• You are a strong problem-solver with a proven track record of architecting and implementing robust, scalable systems
• You have a keen eye for security, proactively considering security implications in your work
• You are committed to writing well-tested, high-quality code and have a collaborative mindset, working effectively with your peers and other teams
• You are clear and concise in explaining your technical decisions and can effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
  
  
  

We offer a competitive salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact in a fast-paced startup environment.

This position is remote-first and the team meets in person in North Vancouver one day a week.

If you are excited by the opportunity to own and build robust backend infrastructure that enables great products, we would love to hear from you!

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