Senior SDE (Full Stack - Backend Heavy)
Core
Build backend-heavy full stack features that make the HighLevel platform feel native to specific industries (healthcare, real estate, automotive, etc.) by creating configurable data models, workflows, automations, and integrations.
Role type
Senior IC full-stack engineer (backend-heavy)
Builds
Vertical-specific industry solutions, configurable data models, workflows, automations, and third-party integrations for the HighLevel platform
Domain
SaaS / Business Operating System / Industry-specific verticals
Required skills
Node.js/NestJS, TypeScript, distributed systems, SQL/NoSQL databases, async workflows, event-driven systems, third-party API integrations, system design, debugging
Preferred skills
Vertical SaaS experience, regulated environment experience (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR), metadata-driven systems, AI tool usage
Technologies
Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, Firestore, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, GCP (Cloud Tasks, Cloud Scheduler, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions)
Responsibilities
Lead technical design and implementation of backend features for industry solutions; Evaluate architectural trade-offs across APIs, data models, and event-driven systems; Build scalable APIs and business logic; Build integrations with industry systems of record; Own significant technical initiatives including the reusable 'industry layer'; Mentor engineers through code reviews and design discussions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC