Job description
Our backend systems do the heavy lifting behind every removal, from queuing requests to tracking confirmations across hundreds of sources. As a Backend Engineer you will build the services and pipelines that keep that work fast, reliable, and secure.
The opportunity
This is a role for an engineer who enjoys solid systems work. You will design APIs and background jobs, improve reliability, and make sure our automation scales smoothly as we take on more members.
Your key responsibilities
- Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and background jobs that power removals
- Improve the reliability and performance of our automation pipelines
- Design data models and queries that stay fast as our data grows
- Add monitoring and alerting so we catch issues before members do
- Work closely with the rest of engineering to ship features safely
Skills and attributes for success
- Experience building backend services with Node and TypeScript or a similar stack
- A good understanding of relational databases and API design
- Comfort working with queues, scheduled jobs, and third-party integrations
- An eye for reliability, observability, and security
- A willingness to learn and a collaborative mindset
What we offer you
Competitive salary reviewed every year
Fully remote work with flexible hours
Generous paid time off and company-wide recharge days
Health and wellness budget
Home office stipend to set up your space
Learning and development fund for courses and conferences
Free lifetime data protection for you and your family
If you like building dependable systems that quietly protect thousands of people, we should talk.
How to apply
To apply for this role, email admin@protectmydata.com with "Backend Engineer" in the subject line. Please include:
- Your CV or resume as a PDF attachment
- A short cover letter telling us why this role and why you
- Links to anything relevant, such as your LinkedIn, portfolio, or past work
- Your location, notice period, and salary expectations
We read every application and aim to reply within a week.