TypeScript Engineer

Backend Engineer High-Traffic Real-Time Systems Hybrid Melbourne

Role Overview

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing profitable tech startup building in Crypto Web3 and gaming.

Were looking for a backend full stack engineer of any level to work on a high-traffic consumer-facing product which processes > $2bn in transactions per month.

This role is ideal for a motivated and ambitious engineer who is looking for more challenge perhaps in the way of a faster environment or more scale.

About the Role

Youll be working on low-latency high-throughput backend systems handling thousands of concurrent users for interactive crypto gaming products within the browser.

This role involves building backend microservices (Node Nest & TypeScript) optimising for performance for a real-time product.

This is one of our first Melbourne-based engineering hires joining an existing global engineering team. Youll be working alongside a young and dynamic team.

You

Youre an ambitious software engineer who enjoys challenges. Your skillset is either full stack or backend.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ownership and autonomy excite you and youre looking for a role where you can have deep impact.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience with backend development using TypeScript & and API frameworks (we use Nestjs)
• Understanding of scalable architectures microservices and event-driven systems.
• Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL MySQL) and caching strategies.
• Knowledge of performance tuning distributed systems and building for high availability.
• Familiarity with AWS Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in fintech gaming or other real-time high-transaction environments.
• Exposure to front-end technologies (React TypeScript) and full-stack development.
• Strong understanding of security principles for handling sensitive financial data.

Benefits

• Competitive salary on skills (up to 180k bonus for a senior or more for a Principal/Staff)
• Opportunity to be one of the first engineers in the Melbourne team shaping our local engineering culture.
• Work with a young and ambitious team building an exponentially growing product.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Work closely alongside & be supported by our founding CTO who values high-quality engineering autonomy.

If youre interested apply now or reach out to George Double

About Codi

Were a specialist tech recruiter who works with some of the most exciting high-growth companies in Australia. We partner with companies that value deep engineering expertise and real technical challenges.