Fullstack Engineer (Backend Heavy)

Shape the future of student transportation.At BusRight, we’re replacing pen-and-paper logistics with real-time, intelligent routing software. Our platform powers live location tracking, ETA notifications, operational dashboards, and route optimization for schools, families, and drivers across the U.S.We’re looking for a fullstack engineer — someone who can own both backend and frontend implementation, with a primary strength in backend systems. You’ll contribute to building scalable systems, solving real-world data challenges, and delivering features end-to-end.Role OverviewAs a Fullstack (Backend-Focused) Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping our engineering culture, development processes, and roadmap.Joining our engineering team means:Building backend REST APIs to power BusRight client applications — Parent App, Driver App, Admin Portal, and moreContributing to the migration of services across evolving technology stacksWriting scalable, maintainable backend logic on top of PostgreSQLDeveloping frontend modules using React.js and shared code via our Nx monorepoCollaborating with a tight-knit, cross-functional engineering teamParticipating in brainstorming sessions, product discussions, and retrospectivesIterating quickly based on feedback from real users and teammatesRequirementsYou have 3+ years of experience building production-grade web applicationsYou’re proficient in TypeScript, Node.js, and SQLYou understand and apply SOLID principles and clean architecture patternsYou’ve built and maintained REST APIs for real-world use casesYou’ve worked with React or another modern frontend frameworkYou’ve deployed applications to cloud environments such as GCP or AWSYou’ve used relational databases (preferably PostgreSQL) and are familiar with schema design, queries, and migrationsYou take responsibility for your work from development to deploymentYou collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearlyYou write clean, maintainable, and tested codeYou think critically and make pragmatic decisions when solving problemsYou adapt quickly to shifting priorities, feedback, or requirementsYou embody our engineering values: learning from mistakes, collaboration, ownership, simplicity, and long-term thinkingYou align with our company values (more here)You Get Extra Points ForExperience deploying and managing services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)A strong understanding of loosely coupled architectures and their long-term benefitsFamiliarity with refactoring techniques to improve codebase structure and maintainabilityExperience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and modern testing best practicesTech StackBackend: TypeScript, Node.js, Koa, Express, Kysely, PostgreSQL, Firebase Firestore (legacy), Redis, BullMQ, ElasticSearch, JestFrontend: TypeScript, React, React Router, Vite, CSS Modules (SASS), TanStack (React Query, Table), Storybook, VitestInfrastructure: Kubernetes (GCP), Nx Monorepo, Feature FlagsBenefitsCompetitive compensation: $80,000 – $145,000/year (based on experience and expertise)Meaningful equity$500/year learning & WFH budgetFlexible PTO and working hoursRemote-first work environment

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