Senior Backend Developer

About SteerAI

SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council. SteerAI’s advanced AI-powered autonomy stack, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, empowers the logistics and defense industries by turning industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses that can handle complex off-road missions, transforming operations and protecting organizations' most important assets: their workforce.

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Backend Developer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development, with a passion for building scalable, high-performance applications. As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications, ensuring the seamless integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic.

Responsibilities

• Design, Develop and maintain APIs and Sockets on our existing systems.
• Extend our existing backends with new scalable and secure features in the form ofAPIs and socket topics.
• Be able to effectively implement security measures into the backend.
• Ensure existing and new Backend features are all performing well and written in ahigh-quality manner.
• Identify any bug, security vulnerability or bottlenecks in the backend systems.
• Collaborate with our teams and engineers to implement new features.
• Write high quality code into the current systems while following the best practices.
• Maintain and improve communication with database as well as with other softwarecomponents via web sockets.
• Be able to extend our database architecture efficiently when needed
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for softwaredevelopment.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure ourapplications remain cutting-edge.

Requirements

• Experience as a Backend developer or a similar role for at least 2 years.
• Strong expertise in languages used in the backend such as JavaScript, Typescriptand Java, Python are a very appreciated plus.
• Expertise in using Node.js, NestJs, ExpressJs and TypeOrms as well as Springboot(Java) or Django (Python) are a welcome experience.
• Experience in Database management system (MongoDb, Redis Cach) Knowledge in relational databases like MySQL or PostGreSQL will be appreciated.
• Familiarity with version control (Git).
• Expertise with Rest APIs and WebSockets (Socket.IO)
• Experience with WebRTC is appreciated.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Medium Knowledge of Docker and docker compose is good.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with robot to web communication is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive, tax-free salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

Our benefits include an education allowance, free on-site meals, annual flight allowance, health coverage, relocation support (if applicable), and access to well-being activities such as sports and recreational events.

Join us to drive innovation and shape the future of technology!