Back-end Developer

Cut admin & boost hires with Carv's Interview AI. In our own words, the future of recruitment.

At Carv, we're at the forefront of developing cutting-edge SaaS solutions tailored to the recruitment services industry. Our platform empowers recruitment agencies and in-house teams to optimize their operations, eliminate admin, and deliver unparalleled value to their clients and stakeholders.

What do we look for?

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in building and optimizing our AI-driven recruitment platform. You will work on designing scalable backend services, improving system performance, and ensuring a seamless experience for recruiters and hiring teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development & Architecture:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, cloud-native backend services on Firebase and GCP.

  • Build efficient, secure, and maintainable APIs and microservices using Node.js and Python.

  • Optimize system performance to support high-volume data processing.

  • Develop serverless and containerized workloads, ensuring reliability and performance within GCP.

• Scalability & Reliability:

  • Architect solutions that leverage serverless computing and cloud-native best practices.

  • Optimize workloads for high concurrency, event-driven execution, and efficient resource utilization.

  • Improve observability, monitoring, and logging to ensure system reliability and quick troubleshooting.

  • Leverage Terraform for managing Firebase, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, and other GCP services as infrastructure-as-code.

• Automation & CI/CD:

  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (YAML) to streamline deployments.

  • Apply infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles using Terraform for automated cloud provisioning.

  • Ensure efficient deployment workflows and implement scalable rollout strategies.

• Continuous Improvement & AI Integration:

  • Work closely with AI engineers and data scientists to integrate AI-powered features into the platform.

  • Continuously optimize performance, latency, and cost efficiency across serverless workloads.

  • Stay updated on GCP innovations, cloud-native best practices, and Firebase improvements.

• Team Collaboration:

  • Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and customer support teams to deliver smooth user experiences.

  • Participate in code reviews, contribute to best practices, and help maintain high code quality standards.

  • Document system architecture, technical decisions, and best practices for future team reference.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking company revolutionizing recruitment with AI-driven solutions. With leadership boasting 20+ years of experience in SaaS and recruitment tech, you’ll be joining a fast-moving, high-potential environment.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive compensation package: Be rewarded for your impact.

• Stock options: Share in our growth and success.

• Top-tier tools: MacBook Pro and a personal development budget.

• Unlimited PTO: We value work-life balance.

• Hybrid work setup: Flexibility to work from where you're most productive.

• Career Growth: Opportunity to advance in a growing, innovative company.

• Experience:

  • 3+ years of backend development experience, working with cloud-native applications.

  • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or a similar cloud provider.

  • Prior experience working in a B2B SaaS environment is a plus.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in TypeScript (Node.js) and Python for cloud development.

  • Experience with serverless and containerized workloads.

  • Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing.

  • Solid experience with Firestore, including efficient data modeling and query optimization.

  • Hands-on experience with Terraform for Firebase and GCP infrastructure management.

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (YAML) for deployment automation.

  • Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) for monitoring system health.

• Attributes:

  • A cloud-first mindset, with a focus on scalability, automation, and maintainability.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities, able to design scalable and secure backend solutions.

  • Effective collaboration skills to work with engineering, product, and support teams.

  • Passion for AI-driven recruitment technology and automation in hiring.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with GCP security best practices and cost optimization strategies.

• Familiarity with Cloud Storage, IAM roles, and Firestore security rules.

• Understanding of stateful vs. stateless cloud functions and how to optimize execution performance.