Senior 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 Senior Fullstack Engineer - someone who can own both backend and frontend implementation, with a primary strength in backend systems. You’ll help define architecture, improve platform scalability, mentor engineers, and ship features end-to-end.Role OverviewAs a Senior 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 moreMigrating API services across a variety of technologiesDesigning architecture for scalable, maintainable backend servicesModeling performant and scalable data structures on top of PostgreSQLDeveloping frontend modules using React.jsCollaborating with a mature, interdisciplinary team of outstanding engineersEngaging directly with our user communityParticipating in brainstorming sessions, customer feedback forums, and product ideationRequirementsYou have 5+ years of experience building production-grade web applicationsYou’re highly proficient in TypeScript, Node.js, and SQLYou have a strong understanding of SOLID principles and modular backend designYou’ve designed and scaled REST APIs with performance and maintainability in mindYou’ve worked with React or another modern frontend framework to build user-facing featuresYou’ve deployed, monitored, and maintained backend services in cloud environments like GCP or AWSYou’ve worked with relational databases (ideally PostgreSQL) and understand performance tuning, migrations, and schema designYou’re comfortable taking ownership of projects — from design to deployment and beyondYou mentor other engineers and contribute to growing team capabilitiesYou proactively identify problems and opportunities, not just waiting for ticketsYou collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical peersYou think critically, challenge assumptions, and make pragmatic technical decisionsYou adapt quickly to new information, shifting priorities, or feedbackYou care how your work connects to the broader product and company goalsYou embody our engineering values: learning from mistakes, collaboration, ownership, simplicity, and long-term thinkingYou embody our company values: Customer Advocacy, Build Without Walls and Fuel OthersYou 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: $120,000 – $215,000/year (negotiable based on experience and expertise)Meaningful equity$500/year learning & WFH budgetFlexible PTO and working hoursRemote-first work environment

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