Staff Backend Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop backend features using TypeScript and Node to deliver clear product outcomes for the Morpho Consumer team.
• Design and evolve APIs (REST, GraphQL, ...) and data models to expose accurate, secure financial data to the frontend with sub-second response times.
• Operate and improve PostgreSQL-backed data pipelines to ensure performance, reliability, and availability as transaction volumes grow.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers and product to scope, ship, and iterate on end-to-end features across the Consumer product.
• Identify and implement architecture improvements: improving data processing, caching, and API layer design to simplify systems and reduce operational burden.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues to maintain a high-quality user experience.
• Write clear, concise documentation and async updates to keep stakeholders aligned across time zones.
• First 30 days
• Ramped up on the Consumer API, codebase, and delivery practices. Shipped the first meaningful feature safely to production. Established clear async communication habits and collaboration rhythms with product and frontend peers.
• First 4 months

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