As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll build and maintain scalable APIs, collaborate across teams, improve system performance, and mentor mid-level engineers.
What is Blinq?
At Blinq, we believe the first interaction can spark opportunities that last a lifetime. That’s why we built the world’s #1 digital business card - an instant, intuitive way to exchange details - and that success has won our wedge into something bigger. Next, we’re building on that momentum to reshape how professionals stay connected – not just in the moment, but long after. In a world where follow-ups slip through the cracks and relationships are increasingly fragmented, we’re building the tools to keep people genuinely connected. If you’re driven to shape the future of human connection, we’d love to have you with us.
Why You’ll Love It Here
• Customers love it: Over 100K reviews and a 4.9/5 rating on the App Store - people around the world rely on Blinq to make that first interaction count.
• Rapid growth: Doubling ARR every few months, expanding into new markets, and rapidly building our team across Sydney, Melbourne, San Francisco, and New York
• Well-resourced: Backed by top VCs like Blackbird and Square Peg, we’re continuously investing in the people and tools that fuel our mission.
• A rare moment to join: We’re hitting an inflection point - big enough to have momentum, small enough for you to shape the journey.
• The way we work: We value real connections, inside and out - our offices buzz with creativity, and fresh ideas can come from anywhere. We’re big believers in the spark that happens when people come together in person. That’s why we spend three days a week collaborating in the office - trading ideas, solving problems face-to-face, and celebrating small wins. The rest of the week is yours to work wherever you’re most productive.
Engineering at Blinq
Our engineering team is the engine behind Blinq’s success. We’re building tools that make sharing who you are instant and human. Every line of code, every release, and every experiment is focused on driving meaningful impact. If you thrive on solving complex, high-impact problems with a tight-knit team, you’ll feel right at home here.
Role & Impact
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Blinq, you’ll build and maintain the APIs and services powering everything from identity sharing to real-time analytics. You’ll design systems that scale, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure performance, reliability, and clean abstraction across our platform.
What You’ll Do
- Build secure, scalable APIs in Node.js using TypeScript
- Design systems that scale from user onboarding to QR event ingestion
- Collaborate with frontend, mobile, and data teams to deliver cohesive features
- Improve observability, testing, and service performance
- Lead code reviews and mentor mid-level engineers
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years in backend development, ideally in fast-paced product teams
- Deep Node.js experience, with strong fundamentals in async architecture
- Familiarity with GCP or other cloud environments
- Good understanding of system design, data modelling, and API security
- Clear communicator and collaborator across functions
What You Get
We’re serious about our mission to help the world connect, but we also make sure our own team is thriving - both in and outside of work. Here’s a taste of what you can expect:
• Equity & ownership: We’re building something massive, and we want you to share in the upside.
• Competitive salary & growth path: As Blinq grows, your role and compensation grow with it - no glass ceilings here.
• Generous paid time off: We encourage everyone to take at least 20 days fully disconnect each year, with a flexible policy beyond that.
• Parental leave: Inclusive policies to ensure you have the support you need for your family.
• Free food: Enjoy daily breakfast and lunch in the office, plus an always-stocked snack bar.
Top Skills
APIs
GCP
Node.js
Typescript
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