We are building the first app for investment clubs, right on your iPhone. We want to make it extremely easy & safe for people to come together and buy assets together - at the same time and price. We've come to understand that community & shared values drive a lot of the behavior, so we help facilitate just that. We put community, trust, & transparency at the forefront of the product.

About Us:

At Benson, we're dedicated to selecting high-quality and outperforming stocks for our users. Our mission is plain and simple: to provide the essential information that empowers investors to make informed decisions, all while making the investment process incredibly easy. With Benson, it's not just about recommending stocks; it's about equipping our users with the knowledge they need to succeed in the world of investing.

As a small but revenue-generating team, we're dedicated to providing our users with a seamless investing experience. With our commitment to innovation and excellence, we're poised to become profitable soon. Join us on our journey to revolutionize the world of investing!

Job Description: Backend Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. As a Backend Engineer, you will be pivotal in designing and implementing robust backend solutions to support our platform's growth. The ideal candidate will boast a strong background in backend development, extensive experience with our tech stack, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality code.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in backend development
• Proficiency in TypeScript
• Strong expertise in AWS services, including Lambda functions, Cognito, RDS, EC2, ElactiCache, SQS, SNS, ELB, Networking, and Security (VPCs, Gateways, Routing)
• Experience with cloud-based application security
• Design and implementation of RESTful APIs (external + designing & implementing internal ones)

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a model and mentor for writing well-architected, well-tested, and easy-to-understand services in TypeScript
• Drive technical projects and provide leadership in an innovative and fast-paced environment
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product teams and leadership
• Work closely with management to set, track, and meet product and engineering goals

Our Tech Stack:

• Backend: Node.js, TypeScript
• Database: PostgreSQL, Redis
• Infrastructure: AWS (Lambda, Cognito, RDS, EC2, ElactiCache, SQS, SNS, ELB)
• Other: TypeScript, RESTful APIs

If you are passionate about backend engineering, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!

We are iOS only. Frontend: Swift/SwiftUI Backend: NodeJS