Staff Backend Engineer, Hierarchy

ClickUp is a company that is architecting the future of work by creating a converged AI workspace. They are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join the Hierarchy Squad to build and optimize tier 1 services that are essential to their productivity platform, focusing on maintaining and developing scalable backend systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable backend systems using Node.js (Express and NestJS)
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to drive projects forward
• Tune and optimize database queries for maximum efficiency and performance
• Optimize and improve existing code for better performance and user experience
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring smooth operations
• Share your knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of learning and growth

Requirements:

• 8+ years of professional experience building backend services for SaaS products
• Proven track record of building and scaling backend systems
• Expertise in relational database query optimizations (prefer PostgreSQL)
• Extensive background working with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
• Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling challenges
• Strong communication skills, as collaboration is key to our success
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (Angular, React, Vue)
• Professional experience with NodeJs, Express, and NestJS