About Us
Ready for a challenge and adventure?
At XYZ Reality, we are a well-established, award-winning Series-A startup accelerating toward our next funding round. Our mission is to expand our platform, enhancing features, performance, and scalability while revolutionizing the construction industry.
We are a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced company working across diverse domains, including cloud development, electronics, embedded software/hardware, mechanical design/manufacturing, AI & computer vision, and data science—all powering our BIM Platform.
To drive this mission forward, we are seeking a Backend Engineer with strong Node.js experience to support the development of our growing platform features and APIs. In this role, you will build high-performance, scalable backend services and work closely with our API development, client applications, and data pipeline teams to deliver robust, efficient, and reliable solutions.
Our office is in central London, just a short walk from Angel Station.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js.
- Write efficient SQL queries and optimize database performance.
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs with best practices for scalability and performance.
- Debug and maintain the existing API codebase.
- Develop and execute unit tests and integration tests to ensure software reliability.
- Conduct performance profiling and stress testing to optimize system responsiveness.
- Maintain clear, structured documentation for backend systems and codebases.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including client applications and data pipeline teams.
- Stay adaptable, learning new technologies and contributing to various technical areas as needed.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- Strong Node.js programming skills with experience in backend development.
- Solid experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
- Expertise in designing and developing scalable RESTful APIs.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
- Proficiency with Git, including active participation in code reviews.
- Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Java and Java frameworks (to support legacy migration to Node.js).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, such as GitHub Actions.
- Knowledge of GraphQL or other API design methodologies beyond REST.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
- Experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and software design patterns.
What We Offer
- A research-driven, innovative environment with opportunities to experiment and grow.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture that values continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in cloud development and high-performance scalable architectures.
- If you're passionate about solving complex backend challenges and want to be part of an ambitious, fast-growing start-up, apply now!
