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Backend software engineer · Remote worldwide · $120k-$160k per year + equity

swerl.dev

Vancouver
120,000 - 160,000 USD
contract
Posted 11/1/2026

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Key Responsibilities

design and run reliable backend services and apis

own the data layer - schema design, migrations, query performance

pair with frontend to deliver features end to end

put logging, observability, and alerting in place

weigh in on infrastructure choices as we grow

you

have shipped production backend systems

solid with node.js, postgres, and rest or graphql apis

have run things on cloud infrastructure (aws, gcp, vercel, or similar)

communicate clearly and take ownership

startup or early-team experience helps

Benefits & Perks

Full-time · fully remote worldwide · $120k-$160k per year + equity

If finishing something and immediately wanting the next thing sounds like you, read on

and how we work

$120k-$160k per year + equity, same salary wherever you live

fully remote and async. work from anywhere, on your own schedule

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About the Employer

swerl.dev

wellfound.com
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