Backend Engineer

At Duna, we see the company as the second product we're building and are continually working to build a transparent, ambitious culture. We want this to be the place where you get to do your best work!

Since your role with us will rarely fit a job description, we only wrote a crisp overview.

What you'll be doing in this role

• Design and build backend systems that are clean, testable, and efficient

• Architect scalable APIs and infrastructure for high-trust environments

• Bring strong opinions on testing, quality, and long-term maintainability

• Tackle complex product challenges with a user-first mindset

• Shape our engineering practices and technical culture

What we’re looking for

• Systems thinking - you see beyond features to long-term system behaviour

• Clear communicator who enjoys breaking down complexity and collaborating deeply

• Appetite for learning and working in ambiguity

• Curiosity

• Big ambitions

• Kindness
  

Our current stack includes Node.js + TypeScript, Event Sourcing, Express, Postgres, RabbitMQ, Kubernetes, AWS. Experience with these is a plus, but not required. We are more excited about how you approach problems and find solutions.

At Duna, we look to hire passionate people from a variety of backgrounds. We value potential, growth, and diverse perspectives. If you’re excited about the role, a builder at heart, and want to build magical products with exceptional people, we would love to hear from you.