Backend Engineer

<gh-intro> <text> We are looking for an experienced  Backend Software Engineer to work on unique product challenges: complex algorithms for demand prediction, optimal real-time pricing, routing, fraud detection, distributed systems and much more. </text> </gh-intro>   <gh-about-us> <title> About us </title> <text> With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission! </text> </gh-about-us> <gh-role-detail> <title> About the role </title> <text> As a  Software Engineer , you will be responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and deploying Bolt's growing backend systems. That will mostly happen via coding in Node.js and TypeScript (PS: no previous experience with Node.js is needed).  </text> </gh-role-detail> <gh-responsibilities> <title> Your daily adventures will include: </title> <bulletpoints> <point>Architecting, designing, developing, and deploying Bolt's growing backend systems.</point> <point>Contributing ideas and constructive feedback to our product development roadmap.</point> <point>Helping lead features/initiatives from idea to positive execution.</point> <point>Working closely with Product to slice and dice scope and deliver piece by piece.</point> <point>Sharing your knowledge by giving tech talks, and promoting appropriate tech and engineering best practices in and outside of the team.</point> </bulletpoints> </gh-responsibilities>   <gh-requirements> &