Senior Backend Engineer

Goodwin is a fast-growing company that builds software for private charter flight companies. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and scale systems for their platform, focusing on backend services, API architecture, and real-time operational decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build backend services that power Goodwin’s charter aviation platform
• Architect scalable RESTful APIs used across the product
• Design and maintain PostgreSQL schemas that model complex trip, pricing, and payment workflows
• Build server-side applications using Node.js and Express
• Optimize queries and data flows to support real-time operational decision making. Design systems that handle high-volume sourcing, pricing, and trip data across thousands of aircraft options
• Own and scale infrastructure within AWS
• Implement automated testing to ensure system reliability and prevent regressions
• Work closely with frontend engineers to connect user-facing workflows with backend systems
• Collaborate with product and operations teams to translate aviation workflows into software solutions
• Provide production support during critical operational periods when needed
• Improve system observability through logging, monitoring, and performance instrumentation
• Use AI development tools (Claude, Cursor, etc.) to improve development velocity

Requirements:

• 8+ years of backend engineering experience
• Strong experience building production-grade web applications
• Proficiency with Node.js and Express
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs
• Deep experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization
• Experience working with AWS infrastructure
• Experience building secure backend systems
• Familiarity with Prisma or other ORM tools
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and operations teams
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
• Bonus: Experience in fintech or AI-powered apps