[Hiring] Backend Engineer @Gaya

Role Description

As a Backend Engineer at Gaya, you will work hand-in-hand with our Senior Backend Engineer to build, test, and scale the backend systems powering insurance automation for thousands of users. You will contribute to our API infrastructure, help implement unit testing across our tech stack, and support our cloud migration efforts. This is a high-growth role for someone hungry to learn fast, ship real code from day one, and grow into a senior engineer under strong mentorship. Curiosity about Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI workflows is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Build and maintain features across our backend services, contributing to both internal and external API infrastructures under the guidance of our Senior Backend Engineer.
• Unit Testing: Write thorough unit tests for new and existing code, following and helping refine the testing playbook established by the engineering team.
• Bug Fixing and Optimization: Investigate, debug, and resolve issues across the backend, and contribute to improving the speed and reliability of our core algorithms.
• Cloud Migration Support: Support the migration of our backend systems from Supabase to a more robust cloud provider, handling well-scoped migration tasks and learning cloud infrastructure along the way.
• System Reliability: Help monitor, maintain, and improve the availability of our backend systems, escalating and documenting issues proactively.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our Senior Backend Engineer, front-end engineers, and other stakeholders, communicating clearly and asking the right questions early.
• AI Integration: Get hands-on with AI workflows, systems, and endpoints as we integrate advanced features into our backend services.
• Continuous Learning: Actively seek feedback through code reviews and pairing sessions, and level up quickly on our stack and best practices.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of development experience (internships, freelance work, and serious personal projects count), with production code you're proud to walk us through.
• Working proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript, with a solid understanding of REST APIs, databases, and backend fundamentals.
• You're a self-starter who learns fast, takes ownership of your work, and treats every code review as a chance to get better.
• You understand why testing matters and are eager to build the habit of writing well-tested code from the start.
• You ship. You'd rather deliver, get feedback, and iterate than wait for perfect conditions.
• Exposure to or genuine interest in Robotic Process Automation and AI-powered systems is highly desirable.
• Any exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or Supabase/PostgreSQL is a bonus.
• Strong communication skills, humility, and a proactive approach to teamwork and problem-solving.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience and mentorship that compresses years of growth into months.
• Opportunity to ship code that powers insurance automation for thousands of users.
• Learn directly from senior engineers who are invested in your development.
• Take on more responsibility as fast as you can earn it.

Reporting Structure

You will report directly to our Senior Backend Engineer, with close exposure to our CTO, giving you a front-row seat to how technical and strategic decisions get made at a fast-moving company.

Join Us

As a Junior Backend Engineer at Gaya, if you're hungry, coachable, and excited to build your career on real backend challenges with real business impact, we'd love to hear from you.