Information Technology · Full-time
Direct employerSenior Backend Engineer (TypeScript/Convex)
Addis AbabaSenior · RemoteDeadline not published by employerChecked 6 Nov 2026
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About this role
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Role overview
QuickTeam seeks a full-time Senior Backend Engineer in Addis Ababa for production AI-enabled applications. Pay is $9 per hour, with scope for rapid growth. The engineer works closely with frontend and iOS colleagues and takes ownership of backend systems.
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What you will do
- Build and maintain TypeScript and Convex backend services.
- Design product APIs and data models.
- Deploy and operate reliable Linux services.
- Work with reverse proxies, networking, and high-availability configurations.
- Support large iOS applications and Core ML work in Swift.
- Use LLM tools while maintaining quality.
Requirements
- Have strong TypeScript backend experience and Convex experience, or learn Convex quickly.
- Be comfortable with Go and Python.
- Know Linux, proxies, networking, and production infrastructure.
- Be able to support iOS build workflows and Core ML integration.
- Bring ownership, speed, and teamwork suited to a startup.
- Experience with real-time or reactive systems, Docker, CI/CD, scaling, or security practice is desirable.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page.