We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer & Architect (TypeScript) to architect, develop, and maintain our core internal applications. This role comes with a high level of ownership and direct impact on our public API, internal services, and operational tools. You will play a key role in stabilizing our systems , improving our API design, and shaping the architecture of our backend services as we evolve and scale.
Your Mission :
- Architect, design, and maintain backend services powering key Hex-Rays applications.
- Lead the ongoing improvement of our public API and internal tooling ecosystem.
- Stabilize, refactor, and optimize existing systems for performance, reliability, and clarity.
- Own backend projects from design to production deployment.
- Work closely with the team to deliver efficient, smart, business-aware solutions.
What You'll Work On :
You will build and evolve several internal and external-facing applications, including :
Our public API powering the Hex-Rays customer portalOur license managerOur webshopVarious internal tools and automation workflowsStack You'll Use :
Node.js (TypeScript)ExpressPostgreSQLKubernetes on AWSVercelRequired Skills & Experience :
Deep expertise in TypeScript and modern backend developmentStrong experience in API architecture & designProven ability to own and drive backend services end-to-endStrong SQL fundamentals (PostgreSQL)Experience building scalable, reliable systemsMust-Have Modern Skills :
Demonstrated experience with LLM-assisted coding
Nice to Have
Kubernetes experienceCI / CD and DevOps exposureSecurity, observability, and system design knowledgeOptional : Frontend experience in TypeScript frameworksExperience with distributed systems or high-availability environmentsSoft Skills;
Excellent communicationStrong business understanding and ability to propose smart solutionsProactive mindset and autonomyTeam player who thrives in a small but high-impact expert groupWhat Success Looks Like (First 6 12 Months)
Stabilize existing backend systemsDeliver a significantly improved and cleaner public APIImplement architectural improvements for performance and maintainabilityEnsure our internal tools and workflows are reliable and well-structuredBecome a trusted owner of critical backend servicesWhy Join Hex-Rays?
A small expert team with high autonomy
Zero corporate nonsense, fast decision-making, direct communication
Real impact on tools used by security researchers worldwide
Opportunity to shape architecture and processes from the ground up
Work on meaningful systems used daily by thousands of professionals