About Us

Ready for a challenge and adventure?

At XYZ Reality, we are a well-established, award-winning Series-A startup accelerating toward our next funding round. Our mission is to expand our platform, enhancing features, performance, and scalability while revolutionizing the construction industry.

We are a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced company working across diverse domains, including cloud development, electronics, embedded software/hardware, mechanical design/manufacturing, AI & computer vision, and data science—all powering our BIM Platform.

To drive this mission forward, we are seeking a Backend Engineer with strong Node.js experience to support the development of our growing platform features and APIs. In this role, you will build high-performance, scalable backend services and work closely with our API development, client applications, and data pipeline teams to deliver robust, efficient, and reliable solutions.

Our office is in central London, just a short walk from Angel Station.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js.
• Write efficient SQL queries and optimize database performance.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs with best practices for scalability and performance.
• Debug and maintain the existing API codebase.
• Develop and execute unit tests and integration tests to ensure software reliability.
• Conduct performance profiling and stress testing to optimize system responsiveness.
• Maintain clear, structured documentation for backend systems and codebases.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including client applications and data pipeline teams.
• Stay adaptable, learning new technologies and contributing to various technical areas as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Strong Node.js programming skills with experience in backend development.
• Solid experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Expertise in designing and developing scalable RESTful APIs.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
• Proficiency with Git, including active participation in code reviews.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Java and Java frameworks (to support legacy migration to Node.js).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, such as GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of GraphQL or other API design methodologies beyond REST.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and software design patterns.

What We Offer

• A research-driven, innovative environment with opportunities to experiment and grow.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture that values continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in cloud development and high-performance scalable architectures.
• If you're passionate about solving complex backend challenges and want to be part of an ambitious, fast-growing start-up, apply now!