Wander is revolutionizing the $100B+ short-term rental industry. We curate every aspect of the guest experience - from our smart homes to our intuitive booking platform. Our mission is to help people find their happy place, and our vision is to create the infrastructure for people to experience the world.
Backed by top-tier investors and led by experienced startup veterans, we're a tight-knit team united by our passion for travel, technology, and creating unforgettable experiences.
As a Backend TypeScript Engineer focusing on Core Services at Wander, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining the critical backend systems that power our innovative travel platform. You'll work on challenging projects that directly impact our users' experiences and help us scale our rapidly growing business.
Design, implement, and optimize RESTful APIs using TypeScript and Node.js
Develop and maintain core business logic and data models
Optimize database queries and improve overall system performance
Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure seamless integration
Participate in code reviews and contribute to our monorepo structure
Integrate LLM-powered features to enhance user experiences and backend operations
Develop APIs and services to interact with LLM models efficiently
Implement robust error handling and logging mechanisms
Contribute to the design and implementation of new features and services
Assist in the evolution of our backend architecture to meet scaling demands
Write clean, documented, and well-tested code
Stay updated with the latest backend technologies and best practices
3+ years of professional development experience with TypeScript and Node.js
Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles
Proficiency in working with PostgreSQL and ORMs (we use Prisma)
Experience with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) and their integration into backend systems
Familiarity with prompt engineering and LLM fine-tuning concepts
Experience with Redis for caching and session management
Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with monorepo structures and build systems (we use Yarn, Nx, and Turbo)
Familiarity with cloud services, preferably AWS
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and ability to work in an async environment
Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, NATS)
Knowledge of GraphQL or gRPC
Familiarity with microservices architecture
Understanding of serverless architectures
Contributions to open-source projects
Experience with real-time communication protocols (WebSockets, Socket.io)
Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, and Fastify
Database/Cache: PostgreSQL and Redis, with plans to expand to additional services
ORM: Prisma
Cloud Infrastructure: AWS
Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes
Infrastructure-as-Code: Pulumi
Version Control: Git
Monorepo Structure: We utilize a monorepo for efficient code management
Build System: Yarn for package management, with Nx and Turbo for our build pipeline
CI/CD: Automated pipelines for continuous integration and deployment
Event Streaming: Current (Redis queues) – plans to switch to Kafka or NATS for building event-driven architectures
Monitoring and Metrics: Current (SaaS Platform) – plans to switch to Prometheus, Grafana or ELK stack for comprehensive system observability
Be part of a mission to help people find their happy place and experience the world
Work on cutting-edge technology in the rapidly growing travel-tech sector
Fully remote, async work environment
Competitive salary and equity package
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Opportunities for career growth and development within Wander
If you're excited about solving complex problems, working with cutting-edge technology, and reshaping the future of travel, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let's build something extraordinary together.
