Backend Developer (AI-first Booking Engine) — Contract / Possible Full-time
Location : Remote / Singapore
Duration : 3 months (convertible to full-time upon milestone completion)
Company : Jungle
Building the future of kids’ activities 🐾
At Jungle , we’re reimagining how families discover and book activities — and we’re going AI-first from the ground up.
We’re looking for a Backend Developer who’s hands-on, startup-savvy, and loves building fast, scalable, and smart systems. You’ll work directly with the founders to architect and ship our AI-powered booking engine — the brain that connects families to the perfect experience in seconds.
What You’ll Work On
- Architect and deploy scalable backend infrastructure on Google Cloud
- Build and manage Postgres / Supabase / Firebase databases
- Design and optimize Node.js / Express APIs , with nginx for routing
- Integrate vector embeddings and RAG pipelines for intelligent search & recommendations
- Collaborate with frontend devs working in React / Next.js
- Use Postman , VS Code , or Cursor to test, iterate, and ship quickly
- Work closely with the founding team to hit ambitious milestones for launch
Preferred Tech Stack
Cloud : Google CloudDatabase : PostgreSQL, Supabase, FirebaseBackend : Node.js, Express, nginxFrontend (collaboration) : React, Next.jsTools : Postman, Cursor, VS CodeAI / ML : Vector embeddings, RAG, OpenAI / LangChain familiarity a big plusWhat We Love
You think in systems , not scripts.You know how to use AI to move faster (code generation, testing, docs, debugging).You care about clean architecture, documentation, and quick iterations.You enjoy collaborating directly with founders and designers.Why Join
Build something from zero to one — your work directly powers the core of the product.Work with an AI-native startup that moves fast and ships faster.Potential to convert to full-time if we crush our 3-month milestones.Competitive stipend + project-based incentives.