Senior Backend Engineer [TypeScript] (Prisma ORM)Prisma • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Senior Backend Engineer [TypeScript] (Prisma ORM)
Prisma
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Senior Backend Engineer [TypeScript] (Prisma ORM)
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Prisma
About Prisma At Prisma, we are building the data layer for modern applications. We focus on advanced data infrastructure, always pushing the limits of scale and performance while maintaining the agility of a fast‑moving startup. With funding from top‑tier investors and a thriving community of 400,000+ developers, we empower teams worldwide to use powerful database tools.
What would a Senior TypeScript Engineer at Prisma do?
Expand the Prisma Client to support advanced database capabilities, driving the process from technical design through implementation.
Continuously refine and harden the codebase to ensure stability, maintainability, and ease of contribution.
Build new libraries and tools that serve as foundational components for both internal teams and the developer community.
Elevate the developer experience (DX) by shaping intuitive, high‑quality tools that make database access a delight.
Advance TypeScript adoption by exploring and applying the latest language features, keeping Prisma at the forefront of modern development.
Candidate profile
5+ years of professional experience as a Senior Software Engineer (or equivalent senior‑level role) with a proven track record of delivering production‑grade systems.
Deep backend engineering expertise with JavaScript and TypeScript, writing clean, maintainable, and scalable codebases.
Strong database proficiency: hands‑on experience with high‑scale, data‑intensive systems; expertise in query optimization, diagnosing performance bottlenecks, and managing indexes; direct experience tuning databases for reliability and speed in demanding environments.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal; able to express complex technical concepts with clarity.
A mindset of continuous learning and feedback: proactively seek input, adapt quickly, and embrace collaboration.
Team‑oriented approach: value pairing, mentoring, and proactively supporting peers.
Passion for building outstanding developer experience through sustainable, well‑tested tools and infrastructure that empower developers and improve workflows.
Nice‑to‑Have Skills
Contributions to open source projects (as maintainer or active contributor).
Experience with systems‑level programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Go, Zig) and an interest in low‑level performance optimization.
Experience with edge computing platforms (e.g., Vercel Edge, Cloudflare Workers).
Exposure to or curiosity about WebAssembly (WASM) and its applications in backend systems.
What it’s like to work at Prisma
Ownership mindset: as part of a small team, you’ll have an outsize impact on decisions and execution.
Stay nimble: the team and strategy evolve quickly; be ready to recalibrate often.
Kind and collaborative: come in ready to share ideas and listen to feedback.
Benefits
Competitive base salary and stock‑option grants with a 10‑year exercise window.
24 days paid vacation per year and 4 mental health days per year.
Fully paid parental leave up to 20 weeks.
Generous tech budget, ergonomic chair subsidy, and access to co‑working spaces.
US employees receive Health, Dental, Vision + 401k Matching.
Remote Work We are a remote‑first organisation with an office based in Berlin, Germany. You can work from anywhere within the GMT‑5 to GMT+3 timezones. If you wish to relocate to Berlin, we can discuss assistance.
Recruitment Process
Introductory call with your future manager.
Take‑home assignment followed by a technical interview based on your submission.
System design interview with a senior engineering member.
Interview with our Head of Engineering.
Final interview with our CEO.
Offer.
Apply If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, please apply via our website. Include your LinkedIn profile, GitHub repos, or anything that showcases your experience. We typically respond within 7 business days.
Prisma is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and do not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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