Vercel

Tech / AI / Software

SoftwareEngineer,Backend

$196–294k san francisco, california, united states Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Software Engineer, Backend at Vercel. Skills: TypeScript, Node.js, SQL, NoSQL, AWS, SCIM, Terraform, REST APIs. Designing scalable, high-performance systems. Building scalable, high-performance systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Enable us to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable services that exceed industry standards and customer expectations; Deliver large-scale projects with cross-team dependencies; Deliver solutions that meet industry standards and customer expectations; Ensure reliability; Deliver scalable, high-availability applications; Build and maintain high-quality enterprise software

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software
Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Eligibility Requirements

Participating in scheduled on-call rotations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, Proficiency in Node.js, Proficiency in React, Knowledge of security architecture, Knowledge of LDAP, Knowledge of Active Directory, Knowledge of SAML, Knowledge of SSO, Knowledge of OAuth2, Knowledge of OpenID Connect, Knowledge of web protocols like XML, Knowledge of SOAP, Knowledge of JSON, Knowledge of REST, Familiarity with access control models such as RBAC, Familiarity with access control models such as ABAC, Familiarity with access control models such as ReBAC, Experience with SQL, Hands-on experience implementing identity lifecycle management solutions using SCIM, Practical experience developing and improving applications written in Node.js

Nice to Have

Knowledge of Kubernetes

What You'll Do.

high-performance systems

high-performance systems

high-performance systems

Developing innovative solutions for user

and membership management

Ensuring the highest levels of security and reliability

and scalable services that exceed industry standards and customer expectations

Maintain and operate services at high scale

Implement identity synchronization and lifecycle management solutions using SCIM and other relevant standards

high-availability applications

Build high-quality enterprise software

Maintain high-quality enterprise software

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale projects with cross-team dependencies; Collaborate with peer teams to deliver solutions that meet industry standards and customer expectations; Collaborating with diverse teams

Communication Scope

Effective communication skills

Full Job Description

About Vercel: Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web. Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things. About the Role: We are seeking a Backend leaning Software Engineer. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance systems. Leveraging JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, SQL and NoSQL cloud-native databases, and AWS, you will develop innovative solutions for user, group, and membership management while ensuring the highest levels of security and reliability. If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team. What You Will Do: Enable us to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable services that exceed industry standards and customer expectations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale projects with cross-team dependencies. Collaborate with peer teams to deliver solutions that meet industry standards and customer expectations. Maintain and operate services at high scale, participating in scheduled on-call rotations to ensure reliability. Implement identity synchronization and lifecycle management solutions using SCIM and other relevant standards. Work with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Kubernetes, etc.) to deliver scalable, high-availability applications. Build and maintain high-qualit

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