Meitou Inc. is a dynamic financial startup located in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to serving Chinese-speaking investors with expert U.S. stock analysis and insights. Our flagship product, Meitou (jdbinvesting.com) and its App (美投App), is an internet-based financial news platform. We have built a strong community of over 52,000 global investors, delivering top-quality content and analysis to empower their investment decisions.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team and take ownership of the backend system development and optimization. This role requires extensive backend development experience in cloud-native environments, with a strong focus on Node.js, AWS, TypeScript, and GraphQL.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Native Mandarin Speaking
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Expertise in Node.js with 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency with AWS, with hands-on experience in deploying and managing cloud services.
• Proficient in TypeScript, with experience in building APIs using GraphQL.
• Solid experience with database design and optimization, with knowledge of both NoSQL and relational databases.
• Familiar with microservices architecture and containerization technologies (such as Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong system design and architectural skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in code quality, testing, and software maintenance.
  Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and strong English - proficiency (both written and spoken).
• Following the latest AI trends and hands-on experience of using AI in dev work

• Design, develop, and maintain the backend services, ensuring high performance and system stability.
• Architect, deploy, and optimize cloud-based infrastructure on the AWS platform, ensuring scalability and security.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code, continuously improving backend services’ performance and functionality.
  Build efficient and flexible data APIs using TypeScript and GraphQL, driving smooth collaboration between backend and - frontend teams.
• Work closely with frontend and mobile development teams to ensure seamless end-to-end experiences.
• Analyze and optimize the existing backend architecture, providing innovative solutions to enhance product competitiveness.