Senior Backend Engineer (CFG)

DescriptionWe are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer for its Customer Focus Group (CFG) — a technical team that bridges engineering and the commercial side of the product. CFG members handle development, architecture, product, and direct customer interaction: translating customer needs into the product, building new features, and resolving pressing technical issues. The role needs a strong backend builder who can also take a holistic, product-and-customer view, with a focus on infrastructure, performance, and customer satisfaction.Must-have skills:Backend architecture — microservices, API design, and design patterns (deep understanding)Node.js / TypeScript proficiency (or other relevant backend languages)SQL and NoSQL databases, with experience scaling systems for high-volume data processingCloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their services — serverless computing, managed databases5+ years of backend development, with a strong focus on customer-centric productsProven problem-solving with a track record of performant, scalable solutionsAgile development practices and CI/CD pipelinesExcellent collaboration and communication with globally distributed teamsRequirementsNice-to-have skills:Security / AppSec domain familiarity (OX is a security product)Customer-facing / pre-sales technical experienceExperience bridging product and engineeringOriginally posted on Himalayas