Sr. Backend Engineer

Job Description

We’re Jubilee Media.

At Jubilee, we're on a mission to provoke understanding and create human connection. We explore experiences that push people to feel more, think more, and see more in others. We challenge the belief of a black-and-white world, and instead embrace the complexity and richness of our experiences. By magnifying these stories we can discover personal identities, shared truths, and how we fit in the overarching human story. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we're looking for the next passionate teammate to join us on this journey. Together, we have the power to shift perspectives—and maybe even change the world.

About This Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll build and scale the backend systems that keep our nectar dating app fast, secure, and always ready to match people at just the right moment. You'll lead our tech and product teams to develop APIs, design architecture that supports millions of users, and make sure the nectar app runs smoothly.

What You’ll Do:

Lead a team of developers to design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL/Hasura, Postgres

Architect and optimize systems for high scalability and performance as the business rapidly expands

Implement third-party integrations and external APIs to enhance the platform’s capabilities

Leverage AI-powered coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve development speed, code quality, and system reliability

Develop and maintain internal tools that support operations, internal workflows, and machine learning initiatives

Collaborate cross-functionally with product, growth, and frontend teams to ship high-impact features quickly

Ensure backend systems are secure, well-documented, and thoroughly tested

Who You Are:

7+ years of experience as a professional backend engineer on large scale projects with high traffic

Expert in Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Postgres/SQL

Experience in AWS and/or other cloud providers

Passion for using the latest AI coding tools and AI-driven best practices to enhance development workflows

Experience leading a team of developers

Be an accountable team member who will take ownerships

Ability to move fast and iterate quickly in a startup environment while maintaining high code quality

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical trade-offs effectively

Nice to have: experience using dating apps, working with remote engineers, worked on mobile applications

Compensation & Perks

Compensation $60-$80 hourly –

Collaborative, supportive, and fun work culture

Stocked Kitchen Work Model

At Jubilee, we follow a hybrid work model — We’re in the El Segundo office 3 days a week and remote for 2.

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