Technical Lead

Lead Backend Engineer

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 i
  OS
• 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
  -
  - dollar market.
• Work directly with the founding team and influence product strategy.
• Solve exciting challenges in scaling, security, and
  - value transactions.
• Be part of a small,
  - performing team where your impact is immediate and visible.

The Role

As a Tech Lead, you’ll take ownership of Veriswap’s backend architecture and be a key voice in how we design, build, and scale our trading platform. You’ll lead a small team of engineers, guide them through technical decisions, and collaborate closely with Product and Design to ship features that delight users and drive growth.

You will

• Design and develop backend systems using Type
  Script and Nest
  JS.
• Architect and optimize Postgre
  SQL schemas to handle large, complex data sets.
• Ensure backend systems are secure, scalable, and efficient.
• Collaborate directly with Product Managers and UX Designers on new features.
• Break down large, complex features into phased releases with clear delivery plans.
• Mentor engineers and help establish
  - based development practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and overall technical strategy.
• Maintain best practices around Git
  Hub workflows (PRs, branches, commits).

Requirements

Must-haves

• 4+ years of backend development using Nest
  JS.
• 4+ years of experience with Postgre
  SQL (schema design, optimization).
• 3+ years using Type
  Script.
• 2+ years with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, GCP services).
• Proven experience leading a small team (3+ engineers).
• Background working in B2C product companies (not agencies or consultancies).
• Experience with scale‑up stage environments (1→10), not just early prototypes.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, security, and performance optimization.
• Collaborative and communicative, able to work closely with non‑technical teams.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Experience working in consumer apps, marketplaces, or fintech.
• Familiarity with Next
  JS or similar frameworks.
• Interest in collectibles, trading, or sports cards (a plus, not required).