About the job
Alertus seeks a Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js) based in Baltimore, MD. This position focuses on building and maintaining the core backend system that delivers mass notifications during emergencies. The Alertus platform supports channels such as SMS, Email, Voice, Push, Slack, and IPAWS, reaching thousands of users when urgent communication is required.
What you will do
- Lead the development of the high-performance backend that powers mass notification delivery.
- Architect and implement solutions to ensure reliable, timely delivery of messages across all supported channels.
- Design systems for resilience and scalability, so they withstand sudden spikes in usage without loss of performance.
- Optimize distributed systems to guarantee notification delivery, even under challenging conditions.
Impact
This role extends beyond coding. The Lead Backend Engineer’s work directly supports Alertus’s mission to protect people by ensuring critical messages reach their destinations during emergencies. Experience with scalable SaaS and distributed systems will shape the reliability and effectiveness of Alertus’s solutions.

