Overview

We're looking for a Backend Developer (Typescript & AWS). Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Right Balance provides top-tier technology talent for innovative companies in the US. We’re in the top 50 companies to watch in LA.

Engagement Details

Our client started with the mission of bringing a simple payment experience to the text space. Over the past five years, They’ve continued to innovate on what a simple payment conversation really is.

Their platform manages the mission-critical task of billing and payments on behalf of their partners and customers, removing the burden of investing in additional resources, infrastructure, and a customer management web portal. It also provides the 70% of consumers who live paycheck to paycheck the power to authorize bill payments quickly and on their terms.

Located in Southern California, they’re located in the heart of Silicon Beach, the second-largest technology hub in the world. We are a lean startup, resourced and managed by a group of experienced technical and business professionals.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and driven Backend Developer who is proficient in TypeScript and has solid experience working with AWS. As a backend developer on our team, you’ll be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing server-side applications and services that power our products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs in TypeScript.
• Work with AWS services to build, deploy, and manage scalable backend applications.
• Ensure security and reliability by implementing best practices in authentication, data storage, and system architecture.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and other backend developers to deliver high-quality, user-focused products.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging, contributing to overall codebase quality.

Location:

• Remote from any country.
• Must be available to work until 12pm Pacific Time (later would be great).

What’s in it for you

1. Learn and evolve your skills using the latest and greatest technology tools in a rapidly growing company.
2. Learn from the best people around you. We constantly challenge the status quo and invent new ways of building a great product.
3. 100% remote. Work anywhere, whether it is remotely in the comfort of your home, in a shared co-working space, in an RV on the beach, or while being a nomad in another country.
4. Work on challenging problems, innovate, and positively impact many people's lives while having fun doing it.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced speaking and writing English. Able to have a real-time conversation.
• 2+ years of full-time hands-on Software Development experience.
• 2+ years of full-time hands-on Backend JavaScript/Typescript experience.
• 2+ years of full-time hands-on AWS experience.
• Hands-on experience with core AWS services such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, Step Functions, and/or API Gateway.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deploying backend applications to cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice to haves

• Experience with serverless architectures.
• Exposure to unit testing and test-driven development.
• Bonus points for familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., Vue) for occasional cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent demonstrated ability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your typical clients?

The majority of our clients are venture-backed startups at the growth stage. Usually, at this stage, the company already achieved a product-market fit and is looking to expand rapidly. That’s where we bring the best engineering practices, strong architecture, the latest technologies, and consistent processes to help companies scale.

What is the length of your engagements?

Most of our long-term full-time engagements last multiple years. It allows you to evolve your career with the client company taking on more responsibilities.

What’s your company size?

The Right Balance team is 60+ engineers going to 100+ by the end of the year. The current client size team is 32+ people. The timing is great to be a part of a rapidly growing team making meaningful contributions.

What happens if the engagement is completed?

Most of our engagements are long-term in nature. That said, if the current engagement is ramping down, we’ll present you with more long-term opportunities to transition into.

What are your core values?

Client First: we only win when our clients win. We treat client challenges as our own.

Ownership: we embrace responsibility, taking on challenges, getting them to completion, and enjoying getting things done.

Quality: we’re passionate about achieving quality outcomes by applying meticulous attention to detail.