Sr. Backend Developer

Company Overview:

At Tactacam, we are a rapidly growing and market-leading outdoor products and technology company. With over 500,000+ active customers worldwide and an expanding product line, we offer exciting opportunities for career growth and personal development. Join us at Tactacam, where innovation, adventure, and limitless possibilities await!

Job Overview:

As a Sr Backend Developer, you will spearhead the design, development, and implementation of our next-generation, highly scalable, and resilient cloud-native backend solutions on AWS. You will leverage your deep expertise in TypeScript to lead the development and deployment of robust backend applications and APIs. The ideal candidate is a skilled, solution-oriented team player with strong communication skills, capable of collaborating across multiple teams to drive project success. You’ll work closely with our product, engineering, and leadership teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with Tactacam’s product initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and implement highly scalable and resilient cloud-native backend solutions on AWS.

• Lead the development and deployment of backend applications and APIs using TypeScript.

• Drive the adoption and best practices of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).

• Expertly design and optimize data models and access patterns utilizing Amazon DynamoDB and other appropriate data stores.

• Develop and deploy efficient and cost-effective serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and related services.

• Take ownership of the full development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and monitoring.

• Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior backend developers, fostering their growth and development.

• Drive improvements in development processes, code quality, and system performance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, leading root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures.

• Evaluate and recommend new AWS technologies and services to enhance our platform.

• Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance standards in all development efforts.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in system design or architecture, including knowledge of design patterns, reliability, and scalability.

• Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript.

• Extensive experience designing and implementing infrastructure as code with AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).

• Deep understanding and practical experience with Amazon DynamoDB at scale.

• Proven ability to architect and develop complex serverless applications using AWS Lambda.

• Demonstrated experience building and deploying fully cloud-native applications on AWS.

• Strong understanding of AWS core services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, API Gateway, SQS, SNS).

• Proven ability to work independently and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentorship abilities.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

• At least one AWS Associate-level certification (e.g., Certified Developer – Associate, Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate).

Desired Skills:

• AWS Professional-level certifications (e.g., Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional).

• Understanding of the MQTT protocol.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Our benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to ensure your well-being. Plan for the future with our 401k plan, and take time off to recharge with PTO. We've got you covered with Disability Insurance and Life Insurance too!

Location Limitations:

Please note at this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates based in Alaska

(AK), California (CA), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Hawaii (HI), Massachusetts (MA), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), Oregon (OR), Vermont (VT), Washington (WA), Washington, D.C. (DC), Illinois (IL), or Wyoming (WY). We encourage candidates from other locations to apply for our open positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Tactacam is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment for all, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for our open positions. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.