Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Company Description At Alertus, protecting people from harm is our mission and our passion. As the leader in mass notification, we are committed to providing customizable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions, as we know even a few seconds of warning can help save lives during an emergency. Our employees are integral to the company’s success and impact countless people's lives, safety, and well-being. We aim for a positive, collaborative environment that allows employees to work across departments easily and effectively. Job Description In a world where information moves at the speed of light, the difference between a notification received and a notification lost can be critical. We are looking for aLead Backend Engineer to take ownership of our high-performance core responsible for delivering mass notifications via SMS, Email, Voice, Push, Slack, and IPAWS to thousands of users simultaneously.   This isn't just about writing code; it’s about engineering resilience. You will be the architect of systems that cannot afford to fail, ensuring that every message reaches its destination with perfect reliability and industry-leading throughput. If you are driven by the challenge of optimizing distributed systems and building SaaS solutions that scale gracefully under usage spikes, your expertise will have a direct, tangible impact on our mission.   Candidates must be located within driving distance to our Baltimore HQ.