Job Title: Founding Backend Engineer

Company Name: Velix

Job Details: RemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/rpfhvzjbdgisqhoe

Job Description: Posted 3mo agoFounding Backend Engineer@ VelixView All JobsWebsiteCanadaRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Own backend, Design pipelines, Collaborate stakeholdersRequirements Summary:6+ years software development with full lifecycle ownership; backend focus; API, data pipelines; AI tooling experience; logistics/APIs familiarity.Technical Tools Mentioned:React, Node.js (Express) + TypeScript, AWS, Cursor + Claude Code
This is a remote position.Hi there. We’re building Velix.Velix is a venture-backed startup building a financial operations platform for logistics. Our early customers lose countless hours and tens of thousands of dollars every year reconciling, managing disputes, and connecting fragmented systems.We’ve built a product that streamlines that work and connects finance, operations, and partners in one unified platform.We’re now hiring our Founding Backend Engineer — a pivotal role in shaping the technical foundation and culture of Velix. You’ll join as one of the first two engineers, working directly with the founders to translate customer pain into scalable, elegant systems that make logistics finance work like magic.TLDR:We’re looking for a world-class full-stack engineer with strength on the backend who loves turning complex, messy systems into simple, scalable ones.What You’ll Do       Own the backend foundation — architecture, APIs, integrations, data pipelines, and infrastructure.    Design and build Document processing (AI & OCR) pipelines that extract and reconcile financial data across carriers, customers, and systems.    Collaborate closely with customers and founders to understand real pain points and translate them into elegant technical solutions.    Move fast, ship fast. Propose and deliver solutions end-to-end without heavy oversight.    Wear multiple hats. You might spin up infrastructure one day, design an internal tool the next, and optimize performance the day after.    Shape the culture. Help define our engineering principles, code quality standards, and internal processes as we scale.    Build with leverage. Use AI tools like Claude Code and Cursor to accelerate delivery, prototype ideas, and improve developer velocity.    Contribute to product strategy. Work hand-in-hand with design to simplify complexity into intuitive UX and actionable insights.    Think in systems. Design scalable, modular components that make it easy for others to build on your work later.             Requirements            What we are looking for              6+ years experience with a combination of experience with 0-1 application development and full ownership of the software lifecycle through deployment    Has prior experience working directly with non-engineer stakeholders/founders, WITHOUT support from product managers.    AI enthusiast - Built prototypes via Claude Code/Cursor and they know how to get more done with AI workflows    Able to write well-factored algorithms and have experience with commonly used data structure and algorithms    Customer obsession, ability to articulate and represent customer experience in various forums to drive the right outcome    A collaborative, low-ego attitude and team-first mindset    Experience in logistics, APIs, or multi-sided platforms               Bonus Points             Experience at an early-stage startup     Prior work in FinTech, APIs, logistics, or multi-sided platforms.     Proven experience building products with significant data or financial complexity.                 Benefits          Our Tech Stack       Frontend: React    Backend: Node.js (Express) + TypeScript    Infra & Data: AWS    AI: Cursor + Claude Code      What We Offer       Meaningful equity    Remote work with workspace to collaborate in Montreal & Vancouver.    All the latest tools — MacBook, monitor, whatever you need.    3 weeks of paid vacation minimum, plus flexible time off as needed.    A chance to shape the company’s trajectory from the ground up.      Interview Process       Intro Call     Technical Interview     Career History Conversation    Founder Interview    References    Offer      Why Join If you love building with purpose, solving real-world financial puzzles, and working with a small team that values mastery, high trust, and care — this is your moment to make an outsized impact.Join us and help build the future of finance for logistics.