About Badge
More people now use Apple and Google Wallet than TikTok or Instagram. At Badge, we believe mobile wallets are the next big customer engagement channel, and we make it easy for enterprise brands and platforms to build in and monetize experiences in Apple and Google Wallets. From loyalty cards to stored value cards, memberships, IDs, and tickets, Badge helps brands drive retention, reactivation, and revenue by turning wallets into a powerful marketing channel. The Badge platform consists of a no-code UI for marketers, flexible APIs for developers, and the embed/SDK for platform partners, enabling companies to create dynamic wallet experiences with in-wallet push notifications, location-based notifications, offers, coupons, tap-to-redeem, and more.
We’re a fast-growing team backed by leading investors, including QED and Infinity, and trusted by top-tier retailers, grocers, and partner institutions, including Shift4, Carrefour, Hoka, and Yale University. We value sharp thinking, fast execution, and a deep understanding of what drives customer behavior in a mobile-first world.
The Role
As the first dedicated Backend Engineer as Badge, you won't just write code, you will architect the foundation that scales Badge from startup to industry leader. This is your opportunity to build something massive: backend infrastructure that powers the Badge platform.
You will inform architecture decisions that will impact Badge for years to come, enabling Badge to scale from thousands to millions of users.
Your contributions will directly enable Badge to innovate faster, scale seamlessly, and deliver experiences that delight our customers. Every architectural decision you make today becomes a competitive advantage that can be leveraged tomorrow.
If you have been waiting for the right opportunity to create, innovate, and build something transformative, this is it.
Core Responsibilities
Architecting and building scalable backend systems that are reliable, secure, and ready for growth
Owning and maintaining critical third-party integrations, including those for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, to ensure seamless and secure data flow
Managing and optimizing our data storage, processing, and pipeline systems
Collaborating with other engineers to solve complex backend challenges, optimize system performance, and streamline development workflows
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
You have 4+ years of experience in backend development with a strong command of Node.js, TypeScript, and Postgres
You are experienced with deploying applications on cloud infrastructure. We use Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Run, and other GCP services
You are familiar with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools to manage cloud resources
You have experience managing data pipeline systems that support product and analytical needs
You have a deep understanding of API design and best practices, as well as database management and optimization
You are a strong problem-solver with a proven track record of architecting and implementing robust, scalable systems
You have a keen eye for security, proactively considering security implications in your work
You are committed to writing well-tested, high-quality code and have a collaborative mindset, working effectively with your peers and other teams
You are clear and concise in explaining your technical decisions and can effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
We offer a competitive salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact in a fast-paced startup environment.
This is a hybrid position, while primarily remote the team meets in person in North Vancouver one day a week.
If you are excited by the opportunity to own and build robust backend infrastructure that enables great products, we would love to hear from you!
0.05-0.1% Equity
Hybrid (In office 1 day/week)