TypeScript Engineer - Event-Driven Systems

About Wander: Wander is revolutionizing the $100B+ short-term rental industry. We curate every aspect of the guest experience - from our smart homes to our intuitive booking platform. Our mission is to help people find their happy place, and our vision is to create the infrastructure for people to experience the world.Backed by top-tier investors and led by experienced startup veterans, we're a tight-knit team united by our passion for travel, technology, and creating unforgettable experiences.About the Role:As a TypeScript Engineer specializing in Event-Driven Systems at Wander, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing scalable, real-time features that enhance our travel platform's responsiveness.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement event-driven architectures using TypeScriptWork with message brokers like Kafka or NATS to build robust, scalable systemsDevelop microservices that communicate via event streamsEnsure data consistency and fault tolerance in distributed systemsDesign and implement event-driven systems that incorporate LLM processing for real-time insights and actionsDevelop efficient pipelines for LLM inference in distributed systemsOptimize event flow and processing for high-throughput scenariosCollaborate with other teams to integrate event-driven patterns across our platformRequirements:3+ years of experience with TypeScript and Node.jsStrong background in event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, NATS)Experience with microservices architectureExperience with integrating LLMs in event-driven architecturesFamiliarity with optimizing LLM inference in distributed environmentsUnderstanding of distributed systems conceptsFamiliarity with cloud services, preferably AWSExperience with monorepo structures and build systems (we use Yarn, Nx, and Turbo)Bonus Points:Experience with real-time communication protocols (WebSockets, Socket.io)Knowledge of GraphQL or gRPCFamiliarity with cloud services, preferably AWSUnderstanding of CQRS and event sourcing patternsContributions to open-source projectsExperience with performance tuning and optimization of distributed systemsOur Tech Stack:Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, and FastifyDatabase/Cache: PostgreSQL and Redis, with plans to expand to additional servicesORM: PrismaCloud Infrastructure: AWSContainerization: Docker and KubernetesInfrastructure-as-Code: PulumiVersion Control: GitMonorepo Structure: We utilize a monorepo for efficient code managementBuild System: Yarn for package management, with Nx and Turbo for our build pipelineCI/CD: Automated pipelines for continuous integration and deploymentEvent Streaming: Current (Redis queues) – plans to switch to Kafka or NATS for building event-driven architecturesMonitoring and Metrics: Current (SaaS Platform) – plans to switch to Prometheus, Grafana or ELK stack for comprehensive system observabilityWhy Wander?Be part of a mission to help people find their happy place and experience the worldWork on cutting-edge technology in the rapidly growing travel-tech sectorFully remote, async work environmentCompetitive salary and equity packageComprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) planOpportunities for career growth and development within WanderJoin Us: If you're excited about solving complex problems, working with cutting-edge technology, and reshaping the future of travel, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let's build something extraordinary together.

Apply Now