Backend Engineer( Node.js, SQL)

About the Role: Vercel is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance systems. The role focuses on developing enterprise-grade services for user, group, and membership management using TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, SQL, cloud-native databases, and AWS.You will work with cross-functional and peer engineering teams on large-scale projects, build reliable services, and contribute to identity synchronization and lifecycle management solutions. The position also involves infrastructure automation, API development, production operations, and scheduled on-call rotations. Depending on your proximity to a Vercel office, the role may be fully remote or require attendance on designated in-office days.

Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable backend services that meet customer expectations and industry standards. Build and maintain enterprise software using TypeScript, REST APIs, and JSON.Develop and improve applications built with Node.js and related technologies. Contribute to solutions for user, group, and membership management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale projects involving dependencies across multiple teams. Work with peer engineering teams to develop solutions that meet security, reliability, and performance requirements. Maintain and operate services at scale, participating in scheduled on-call rotations to support service reliability. Implement identity synchronization and lifecycle management solutions using SCIM and other relevant standards. Apply infrastructure-as-code tools and technologies, including Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Kubernetes, to support scalable, highly available applications. Apply security architecture principles and relevant identity and access management standards when developing services. Contribute to problem-solving, technical discussions, and effective communication across engineering teams.

Required Qualifications: Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript, with experience in React and Node.js. Practical experience developing, maintaining, and improving Node.js applications. Strong understanding of security architecture and identity technologies, including LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, single sign-on (SSO), OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect. Knowledge of web protocols and data formats, including XML, SOAP, JSON, and REST.Familiarity with access control models such as role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and relationship-based access control (ReBAC).Experience working with SQL databases. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across different teams. Ability to collaborate on complex projects and contribute to secure, reliable software solutions.

Preferred Technical Experience: Experience with identity synchronization and lifecycle management using SCIM or related standards. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Kubernetes. Experience developing scalable backend services and enterprise applications. Location and Work Arrangement

Work Arrangement: Remote for employees located beyond the predetermined commuting distance of a Vercel office. Office Locations: San Francisco, New York, London, and Berlin. Hybrid Requirement: Employees within the designated commuting distance of an office are expected to attend in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.

Employment Type: Full-time.

Salary & Benefits: San Francisco Base Salary Range: $196,000–$294,000 per year. Compensation may be adjusted based on job-related skills, experience, and employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program, depending on the role. Equity as part of the compensation package. Inclusive healthcare package. Mentorship and opportunities to attend professional events to develop skills and expand professional networks. Flexible time off. Equipment needed to perform the role. Work-from-home budget to support the employee's workspace.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Vercel is committed to fostering an inclusive community and providing equal employment opportunities. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every listed qualification.