Back End Engineer

Kyra

At Kyra, we re leading the future of creator marketing where data, creativity, technology and AI converge to empower creators and drive business impact for the world s most ambitious brands. Kyra is a full-service, AI-powered, global influencer marketing agency, helping global enterprise brands like H&M, L Oreal and Amazon connect authentically with audiences through culturally resonant content. With $15M in Series A funding, our flagship proprietary tech platform, Kyra Platform, facilitates our team to deliver this at scale, driving strategic impact with guaranteed performance.We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You ll design, build, and scale the services that power our platforms, enabling our clients and creators to work seamlessly. This is a hands-on role where you ll work closely with product, design, and frontend engineers to deliver high-impact solutions at pace.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.Implement and manage PostgreSQL databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.Integrate and manage queue systems, particularly BullMQ, for efficient task processing.Containerize applications using Docker for consistent development and deployment environments.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.Implement and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.About You4+ years of professional experience in backend development.Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.Strong experience with Node.js and Express.js (or similar frameworks).Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimisation.Experience with queue systems like RabbitMQ or BullMQ.Familiarity with AWS services and deploying applications in a cloud environment.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.