Backend / Full-Stack Engineer (Backend Focused)

We are looking for a backend-focused engineer who cares deeply about the craft of software development to help drive the evolution of our mobile utility application.

We prioritize curiosity, problem-solving, and architectural ownership over a specific number of years on a resume. Role Overview

This is a high-impact role at a pivotal stage of our development. We have an existing backend and a native iOS client largely built, but we are looking for a technical partner to refine, expand, and potentially rewrite the backend where better paths exist. For the ambitious, there is a large scope of possible work and extensions; however, we have a well-scoped path toward launching our beta product in about 2 months. You’ll have an immediate influence on the system architecture and play a key role in fully realizing the product vision.

What You Will Do
• Expand and optimize scalable GraphQL APIs to support new native iOS features.
• Integrate artificial intelligence tools for content and response moderation.
• Implement and tune search infrastructure for fast, accurate data retrieval.
• Collaborate tightly with the lead iOS developer to ensure efficient data sync before the beta launch.
• Balance clean, maintainable architecture with the speed required for MVP launch.

Our Tech Stack
• Data Store: AWS Amplify / S3
• API Layer: GraphQL / AWS AppSync
• Compute: AWS Lambda (Python / Typescript)
• AI/LLM Layer: AWS Bedrock (for LLM orchestration and moderation)
• Search Layer: AWS OpenSearch
• Target Client: Native iOS (UIKit / SwiftUI written in modern, Swift 6)

What We Look For
• Craft Mindset: You care about clean code, robust architecture, and mobile API performance.
• Pragmatic Architect: You can rapidly assess existing code and determine when to iterate versus when to rewrite.
• Continuous Learner: You eagerly explore new technologies.
• Mobile-Aware Backend Design: You understand mobile utility constraints like offline syncing, latency, and data footprints.
• Founder Mentality: You are excited by the equity-only model and driven by long-term upside and true ownership.

Job Details
• Location: United States (Remote).
• Compensation: Equity based on milestones.
• Commitment: Part-time, but we want someone who will show up regularly rather than sprint for a hero session and then disappear for a month.