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Backend Engineer

DoorFeed

DoorFeed

Software Engineering
Fareham, UK · England, UK · United States · London, UK
Posted on Apr 6, 2025
About DoorFeed:

At DoorFeed, we’re on a mission to revolutionise how institutional investors access, invest and manage residential real estate. Our dynamic platform, powered by AI and human expertise, streamlines deal sourcing, investment management and asset management. After closing a €12M seed round in November 2023 from leading investors including Motive Ventures (backed by Apollo), Stride.VC, and SeedCamp, we’ve embarked on significant expansion in 2024, including more than doubled the size of the team and acquiring Ikory Asset Management with €500 million AUM.

The opportunity:

As part of our journey we are looking for a highly talented back-end engineer to help us craft our market changing technology platform. This is an opportunity to be a part of a skilled, fun and exciting team, working on a live product currently changing the way our users interact with the property market.

Key responsibilities:

Backend Development

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Node.js.
  • Collaborate with the product team to develop and refine the backend components of our web applications.
  • Build and maintain backend services.
  • Write unit tests and conduct thorough testing of backend components to ensure reliability

API Development

  • Build and optimise RESTful
  • APIs to support front-end applications and ensure seamless integration.
  • Integrate new third-party APIs to augment our data sources and functionalities
  • Implement and adhere to best practices for securing APIs.

Database Management

  • Utilise databases such as PostgreSQL to store and retrieve data efficiently.
  • Optimise database queries and ensure data integrity in the backend systems.

Documentation

Create and maintain technical documentation for backend systems and APIs.

Ensure that documentation is comprehensive and up-to-date.

Required qualifications:

  • Technical Proficiency: 3+ years experience in Node.js, SQL.
  • Web App Knowledge: A deep understanding of web application backend infrastructure.
  • API Design: Solid understanding of RESTful API design and development.
  • Problem-solving Acumen: A knack for identifying solutions and a relentless approach to tackling persistent challenges.
  • Ownership: A mindset that takes charge of crucial components of our data pipeline.
  • Startup Spirit: An appetite for the hustle and energy of a startup environment. A keenness to play a vital role in a compact tech team, driving innovation.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience with Python
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) Knowledge of front-end technologies (React, Next.js).
  • Previous experience with microservices architecture

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, depending on experience.
  • Energetic Crew: Be part of a smart, energetic team with a flat structure.
  • Fast-Paced Environment: Thrive in an environment where we move at warp speed. Venture-Backed: Join a venture-backed company with a strong funding runway.
  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and the potential for rapid career growth within the company.
  • Inclusive Culture: Embrace diversity and contribute to an inclusive culture where every voice is valued.