Senior Backend Engineer

Trigger.dev

. Build the Open Source and Cloud product .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building scalable backend systems and designing SDKs, with a strong focus on API development and database optimization. Proficient in cloud infrastructure and observability practices, contributing to open source projects and engaging with developer communities.

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Node.js ExpertiseTypeScript ExpertisePostgres ExperienceAWS Cloud Infrastructure ExperienceSDK Design Experience

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Hard Skills

Node.jsTypeScriptPostgresRedisKubernetesReactRemixGoDatabase Schema DesignAPI Development

Soft Skills

Community EngagementDocumentation WritingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureOTelLinux

Industry Keywords

Open SourceHigh-Throughput SystemsDeveloper ToolsObservabilityProduction Operation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxNode.jsOpen SourcePostgresReactRedisTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the Open Source and Cloud product
Design and implement SDK and platform features end to end, from API surface to production rollout
Develop scalable database schemas and data models
Create and optimize query performance and data access patterns
Build reliable, high-throughput, and durable backend systems for production load
Design and implement scalable API endpoints and services handling real customer traffic
Apply security best practices
Implement monitoring, logging, debugging, and observability tooling
Contribute to architecture decisions and the technical roadmap
Help customers, review pull requests, and create issues in the Discord and GitHub communities
Write documentation
Create content such as code examples, blog articles, videos, and tweets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expertise in Node.js and TypeScript; Remix is used
Expertise with Postgres and Redis, including schema design, query tuning, and production operation
Cloud infrastructure experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure
Comfortable being on call
Open to in-person events throughout the year
Proven track record contributing to open source projects
Previously been a venture-backed startup founder
Experience with React or Remix
Experience working on a high-throughput system
Experience designing SDKs for developers
Experience with self-managed Kubernetes
Familiarity with Linux
OTel or observability experience
Experience at a developer tools company
Experience with Go
Permanent residence in Europe within the GMT+3:00 to GMT+0:00 timezones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous, transparent compensation and equity
Async working
Home office equipment support
25 days vacation excluding national holidays
Sick leave
Generous parental leave
Annual training budget for books, Audible subscription, or online courses
Company pension scheme or contributions to a private pension
Paid task day
Remote work option and in-person team events throughout the year