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Expert Backend & API Engineer at Rescue.co. . Location: Remote. The company. . At Rescue.co, we build technology that saves lives. . Every day, our dispatch systems connect people in urgent need with medical, security, and roadside assistance - faster, smarter, and with more reliability than ever before. Today, our platform coordinates the largest network of ambulances, security, airevac and roadside responders in East Africa.. . We’re looking for passionate team members to help design, build, and scale the core systems and keep our operations running smoothly in a high-pressure, high-impact environment. . If you thrive on meaningful challenges, love crafting reliable tech systems, or love the thrill of running fast-paced, high-impact operations - and if want to be part of a team that impacts lives every day - we’d love to hear from you. . .  . . Hiring Expert Backend Engineer – Remote (Mission-Critical Systems). . You’ll be part of a small, highly capable engineering team working in an . async-first, remote environment. .  . We value independence, but we also come together daily to keep projects moving and ideas flowing.. .  . . What You’ll Do - . Backend Role. :. . Build & Deliver. - Design, develop, and maintain backend services for our dispatch systems.  . - Build APIs and event-driven workflows that connect systems and services reliably.  . - Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability under mission-critical traffic. . - Manage data pipelines, storage strategies, and migrations with a focus on consistency.  . - Craft solutions thoughtfully, avoiding bloated frameworks in favor of lean, efficient approaches.. . Collaborate & Communicate. - Work closely with product managers, backend team, and leadership to understand and solve real-world problems.  . - Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmaps with clarity and rationale.  . - Document your work so others can build upon it effectively.. .  . . . What We’re Looking For. . Must-Have Skills. . - Strong expertise in Node.js. . - Familiarity with TypeScript. . - Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases.. - Familiarity with event-driven systems, distributed architectures, and modern API design.  . - Solid understanding of Docker and cloud-native principles for deploying distributed services.  . - Experience building, deploying, and monitoring production systems at scale.. - Ability to understand client and stakeholder needs to design APIs that are intuitive, reliable, and provide excellent developer experience (DX).. . Nice to Have. . - Exposure to Python, Go, or other backend languages.. - Experience with WebRTC, VoIP, or real-time communications.  . - Background in high-availability, low-latency systems. . - Familiarity with AI-based observability or incident response tools.  . .  . . . How We Work. . - Remote-first, async-friendly; work where you are most productive. . - We trust you to manage your own time, but we also value our short daily syncs to align on priorities.  . - High autonomy - we value ownership and growth.  . - Clear communication over constant presence.. . Why You’ll Love Working Here. . - Meaningful mission. - your code directly helps save lives.  . - Modern stack.  - we use the right tools for the job and encourage innovation.  . - Fair compensation. - we pay competitively for top talent. Generous leave packages after a year with the company. . - Tight-knit team.  - small enough to move fast, experienced enough to do it right.. .  . . . Join Us. . If you want to work on modern systems that truly matter, in a culture that values both independence and collaboration, apply today.. How to Apply. . Please submit a one-page PDF CV.. . Ensure that you highlight the most relevant experiences within a single page. . We will not review CVs longer than one page. . . Rescue.co is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome your application.