Sobre

• About Veriswap
• Veriswap is a marketplace for trading cards, operating within the $10B+ sports card secondary market. We’re building a new swap economy because we believe that the trades market is 5x larger than the cash sales market for collectibles.
• Our mission is simple, empower collectors to trade sports cards anytime, anywhere.
• Founded in 2021 by alumni from Columbia (ex-Investment Banking) and Brown (ex-Google), Veriswap has quickly become one of the most trusted and active trading platforms for collectors worldwide.
• $120M+ in transactions completed in just three years
• 3x growth in 2024, with transactions as large as $300K
• 100,000 users and growing, with bootstrapped profitability
• Available on web, Android, and iOS
• Team size: 18 (8 in engineering/product, 10 in operations)
• Headquarters: Palo Alto, CA
• We’re now entering our next growth phase scaling from 1→10, and we’re looking for a Lead Backend Engineer who can help us shape and scale the next generation of Veriswap’s platform.
• Why Join Us
• Join a product with real traction in a multi-billion-dollar market.
• Work directly with the founding team and influence technical decisions.
• Solve exciting challenges in scaling, security, and high-value transactions.
• Be part of a small, high-performing team where your impact is immediate and visible.
• The Role
• We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who will play a key role in building and scaling Veriswap’s backend systems. This is a pure IC role focused on designing high-quality backend architecture, shipping reliable features, and ensuring our platform remains fast, secure, and scalable as we grow.
• You’ll work closely with Product and Design, contribute to technical decisions, and take ownership of complex backend challenges in a fast-moving environment.

You will

• Design and build backend systems using TypeScript and NestJS.
• Develop and optimise PostgreSQL schemas for large and evolving datasets.
• Ensure backend systems are secure, scalable, robust, and performant.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to deliver new features end-to-end.
• Break down complex requirements into clear implementation phases.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain best practices in GitHub workflows (PR reviews, branching, commits).
• Debug, troubleshoot, and improve code across the backend stack.
• What We’re Looking ForMust-haves
• 4+ years of backend development experience with NestJS.
• 4+ years working with PostgreSQL (schema design, performance optimisation).
• 3+ years using TypeScript in production environments.
• 2+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, GCP services).
• Experience in B2C product companies (not agencies or consultancies).
• Background working in scaling environments (1→10), not only early prototypes.
• Deep understanding of REST APIs, backend security, and performance tuning.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Nice-to-haves
• Experience in consumer apps, marketplaces, or fintech.
• Familiarity with Next.js or similar frameworks.
• Interest in collectibles, trading, or sports cards (a plus, not required).