Back-end Developer

<meta><p dir="ltr" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11.25pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">About the role</strong></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are seeking a talented </span><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Back-end Developer</strong></b><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> to join CoVet and play a pivotal role in building and scaling our platform. You will design, develop, and maintain our backend systems on Google Cloud and Firebase, implement server-side logic in Node.js, manage and optimize Firestore databases, and create robust RESTful APIs. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the front-end and product teams to deliver new features, power our internal admin dashboard, and ensure our infrastructure is secure, efficient, and scalable.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"=""><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11.25pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What you'll do</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="margin:16px 0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Design, develop, and maintain CoVet’s backend infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Firebase.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Implement robust server-side logic using Cloud Functions in Node.js.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Manage and optimize Firestore databases, ensuring efficient, scalable, and secure data structures.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations with third-party services to enhance platform capabilities.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborate in building and maintaining the internal admin dashboard to empower CoVet’s internal team.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Implement backend services that power dashboard features, ensuring reliability and performance.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Work closely with the front-end development team to ensure backend capabilities align seamlessly with UI/UX requirements.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Partner with the product team to define and refine technical requirements for new features, ensuring feasibility and scalability from day one.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Coordinate deployment processes for new features, managing dependencies between front-end and back-end components.</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11.25pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Qualifications</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="margin:16px 0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">3+ years of experience in back-end development, preferably with Node.js and serverless architectures.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, especially Firebase and Firestore.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong understanding of RESTful API design, integration patterns, and authentication methods.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience with database optimization, indexing strategies, and data modeling.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control (Git).</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:13pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Preferred Qualifications</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="margin:16px 0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience with admin dashboard frameworks or custom dashboard development.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for deploying serverless applications.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.38;font-size:11pt;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Understanding of security best practices in cloud-based environments.</span></li></ul><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"=""><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:18pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"=""><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Why Join Us?</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="margin:16px 0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Work in a fast-paced startup environment where your work has a direct impact.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a growing product.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Flexible working arrangements and growth opportunities.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements.</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing company and make a real impact in the veterinary industry.</span><br><br></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"=""><i><em style="white-space:pre-wrap;">We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Accommodations are available for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.</em></i></p>