Backend Engineer (Node.js)

About the Role: The Backend Engineer will be responsible for building the backend logic that powers new features. Potential examples: instant bank transfers, custom rewards — features that will enable Point to attract and retain more members.

How You'll Contribute:

• Work to ensure integrations with key vendors are stable and reliable — our card issuer, card printer, identity verification vendors, Plaid, etc.
• Build scalable infrastructure that can handle very large amounts of data with low latency.
• Support testing processes and troubleshooting issues.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer with at least 2 of them using Node.js, AWS, PostgresQL, and GraphQL.
• Previous understanding how to scale backend systems at a small start-up.
• A thoughtful approach to balancing moving quickly and cautiously by testing software before shipping — given the sensitive nature of our product we need to ensure Point is reliable and secure at all times.
• Spent time working in a senior engineer role but are still excited about being a core contributor to the codebase.
• Actually care about building a consumer product that has thoughtful and intuitive design across the stack — from mobile app UI to the database architecture.

We're built in: React Native TypeScript Apollo Client (GraphQL) Jest testing framework

Point Perks:

• Opportunity to be a part of a brand that is creating a new standard of financial services and entering at the ground floor of a fast growing, mission-driven company.
• Competitive salary, stock options, and 401K.
• Full health benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance).
• Unlimited vacation policy, paid company holidays, and WFH flexible. We shut down the office at the end of the year for a winter holiday.
• Free Point Card membership + 10,000 ($100) monthly points Monthly stipends for continuous learning, health & wellness, and commuting.