Software Engineer, Backend

Vercel

. Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance systems for user, group, and membership management .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $196,000 - $294,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining scalable systems, with a strong focus on TypeScript, REST APIs, and identity management protocols. Proven ability to collaborate across teams to deliver high-performance applications using Infrastructure as Code methodologies.

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TypeScript ProficiencyNode.js Application DevelopmentIdentity Management ProtocolsInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Kubernetes)Security Architecture Experience

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Hard Skills

TypeScriptJavaScriptReactNode.jsSQLRESTSOAPXMLJSONIdentity Protocols

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

TerraformAWS CloudFormationKubernetes

Industry Keywords

Identity SynchronizationLifecycle ManagementAccess Control ModelsRBACABACReBACScheduled On-Call Rotations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSJavaScriptKubernetesNode.jsReactSOAPSQLTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance systems for user, group, and membership management
Build and maintain enterprise services in TypeScript, REST APIs, and JSON
Implement identity synchronization and lifecycle management using SCIM and related standards
Operate services at high scale, including scheduled on-call rotations
Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Kubernetes) to deliver scalable, high-availability applications
Work with cross-functional and peer teams to deliver large-scale projects with cross-team dependencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant engineering experience
Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and Node.js, with practical experience developing and improving Node.js applications
Experience with SQL and web protocols such as REST, SOAP, XML, and JSON
Hands-on experience with security architecture and identity protocols such as LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, SSO, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect
Worked with access control models such as RBAC, ABAC, and ReBAC

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package, including equity.
Inclusive Healthcare Package.
Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
Flexible Time Off.
We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
Eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.