About CoVet

CoVet is an AI copilot application built to assist veterinary professionals by saving them time and allowing them to focus more on animal care—or even get home on time. We are a small, passionate, and agile team with a strong mission to improve the veterinary industry through innovative technology.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Back-end Developer to join CoVet and play a pivotal role in building and scaling our platform. You will design, develop, and maintain our backend systems on Google Cloud and Firebase, implement server-side logic in Node.js, manage and optimize Firestore databases, and create robust RESTful APIs. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the front-end and product teams to deliver new features, power our internal admin dashboard, and ensure our infrastructure is secure, efficient, and scalable.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain CoVet’s backend infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Firebase.
• Implement robust server-side logic using Cloud Functions in Node.js.
• Manage and optimize Firestore databases, ensuring efficient, scalable, and secure data structures.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations with third-party services to enhance platform capabilities.
• Collaborate in building and maintaining the internal admin dashboard to empower CoVet’s internal team.
• Implement backend services that power dashboard features, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Work closely with the front-end development team to ensure backend capabilities align seamlessly with UI/UX requirements.
• Partner with the product team to define and refine technical requirements for new features, ensuring feasibility and scalability from day one.
• Coordinate deployment processes for new features, managing dependencies between front-end and back-end components.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in back-end development, preferably with Node.js and serverless architectures.
• Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, especially Firebase and Firestore.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, integration patterns, and authentication methods.
• Experience with database optimization, indexing strategies, and data modeling.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control (Git).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with admin dashboard frameworks or custom dashboard development.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for deploying serverless applications.
• Understanding of security best practices in cloud-based environments.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a fast-paced startup environment where your work has a direct impact.
• Opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a growing product.
• Flexible working arrangements and growth opportunities.
• Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing company and make a real impact in the veterinary industry.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Accommodations are available for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.