Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript/Convex)

About this role

Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript/Convex) AI + Infrastructure + iOS/Core ML Full-Time — Addis Ababa Pay: $9/hour (with room to grow fast)

About the Role

We’re a fast-moving team building production AI-enabled apps, and we’re looking for a backend-heavy engineer to help us scale.

You’ll own our backend systems in TypeScript + Convex, build services in Go/Python, and collaborate closely with frontend and iOS engineers shipping real products to users.

What You’ll Do Build and maintain backend services using TypeScript + Convex Design clean APIs and data models that power the product Deploy and run services on Linux, with strong uptime and reliability Work with reverse proxies, networking, and high-availability setups Support large iOS apps and integrate Core ML features in Swift Use AI tools (LLMs) to move faster while keeping quality high

What We’re Looking For Strong backend experience with TypeScript Convex experience (or ability to ramp quickly) Comfortable with Go + Python Production infrastructure basics: Linux, proxies, networking Able to support iOS build workflows + Core ML integration Startup mindset: ownership, speed, and teamwork

Nice to Have Real-time/reactive systems experience Docker, CI/CD, scaling + security best practices Tech Stack TypeScript, Convex, Go, Python, Linux, Next.js, Swift, Core ML

Requirements Strong backend experience with TypeScript Production infrastructure basics: Linux, proxies, networking Able to support iOS build workflows + Core ML integration Startup mindset: ownership, speed, and teamwork