--- title: 'VR - Backend Node Engineer at rctsglobal.com' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/vr-backend-node-engineer-rctsglobal-com-dallas-fzrgappjfnkn' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-14' --- # VR - Backend Node Engineer at rctsglobal.com - **Company:** rctsglobal.com - **Location:** Dallas, TX - **Employment:** contract - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2025-07-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14 - **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/rctsglobal-com/am9icG9zdDoYJ2i5feQ7s74eHxntwDUo ## Job description ## About VacationRenter VacationRenter is the fastest-growing vacation rental search engine. We love vacation rentals, but not how time-consuming and complex it can be to find the right one. So we reimagined a better way. We eliminated the need to search across several different sites and scroll through pages of irrelevant results just to find the perfect home away from home. We bring all the lodging options from the leading travel sites together in one place and showcase only the best results for each traveler. VacationRenter was founded in 2018 and by 2020 had already driven over $1 billion in gross bookings, making us not only one of the fastest-growing websites across any industry but also the fastest-growing travel company ever. Due to this strong growth, VacationRenter was named to SimilarWeb's 100 fast-growing websites of 2020 and 2024. VacationRenter was born inside Wilbur Labs, a Miami-based startup studio. Founded by ex-Googlers, VacationRenter combines an intuitive user experience with data-driven automation to help travelers find the perfect vacation rental. ## About This Role VacationRenter is actively seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join our engineering organization. Our backend systems are the backbone of the traveler experience, and this role plays a critical part in scaling our platform to support millions of users and high-volume transactions. As a Backend Engineer, you’ll work closely with product, engineering, and leadership to build the services and APIs that power our platform. You’ll help ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability, and contribute to the architecture and direction of our systems. This is a high-impact role where you'll have real ownership and the ability to shape engineering culture. This position reports directly to the Head of Engineering. Role & Responsibilities: Design, architect, and implement robust APIs and services using Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis Optimize complex SQL queries and schemas to ensure lightning-fast performance across large datasets Tackle high-scale engineering challenges to ensure reliability and efficiency under heavy traffic Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and leadership teams on backend features Proactively identify and resolve technical debt; lead refactoring projects to future-proof our stack Participate in team standups, code reviews, and deployment processes Mentor and support other engineers, helping to elevate team-wide technical excellence Take ownership of projects and drive initiatives from concept to production Requirements/Qualifications: 3+ years of backend software engineering experience Strong experience with Node.js and PostgreSQL (or equivalent relational databases) Strong SQL skills — able to write, debug, and optimize complex queries on large datasets ## Experience working on high-volume, consumer-facing platforms Solid understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and scalability principles Experience with DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure (preferably Google Cloud or AWS), including CI/CD, monitoring, and infrastructure as code Entrepreneurial mindset with a self-driven, ownership mentality Excellent collaboration and communication skills Nice To Have: Experience in the travel, marketplace, or e-commerce space Experience scaling systems to millions of daily users Experience building and deploying machine learning models using Vertex AI or similar platforms (e.g., SageMaker, Azure ML) Contributions to open-source projects or tech communities Benefits & Perks: Competitive salary + equity Top-tier laptop provided 100% company-paid health benefits for base plan coverage, with the option to upgrade to higher-tier plans 401(k) with company match Unlimited, guilt-free vacation days Annual wellness stipend (gym + other wellness activities) Monthly house cleaning stipend Annual travel allowance Monthly cell phone & internet usage stipend Charity donation company match Employee referral bonus ## Team offsites/activities ## About rctsglobal.com ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: RC Talent Solutions is a specialized technology recruiting firm that connects high-growth startups and enterprises with pre-qualified IT and engineering talent globally. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: United States (specific city not publicly listed) - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Chris Woods ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: IT Staffing & Recruiting, Technical Talent Solutions - Target customers: B2B — VC-backed startups, hyper-growth scale-ups, established enterprises, and global brands building tech teams - Mission or purpose statement: To match the right people with the right roles — not just resumes with requirements — by building relationships over two decades of industry experience ## Products & Services - **Direct Hire Placement**: Full-time permanent placement of software engineers, cloud/DevOps experts, data scientists, product managers, and technical leaders - **Contract-to-Hire**: Temp-to-perm staffing for engineering and GTM roles - **Contract Placements**: Short-term and long-term contract staffing for specialized tech projects - **Executive/Leadership Search**: Fractional and full-time recruiting for CTO, VP Engineering, and other senior technical leadership roles - **EOR Solutions**: Employer of Record support for global hiring (nearshore/offshore) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (estimated $273,776 based on industry averages per Prospeo) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$85,555 (per Prospeo estimate) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Bootstrapped — no external funding raised; works with VC-backed startups including Cinch, Royal Engineering, Graphite, Mango Voice, and others - **Growth Signals**: - Expanding remote workforce with 19-36 open roles tracked across platforms (July 2025-2026) - Staffing clients across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific (including Philippines) - 1-10 employees on payroll, while managing placements for companies with 11-50+ person teams ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Vertical Expertise**: 20+ years of founder experience focused exclusively on tech roles — software engineering, AI/ML, cloud, DevOps, and data science — not generalist staffing - **Speed + Quality**: Pre-qualified, vetted talent delivered without the typical "resume dump" approach; consultative matching based on technical fit and culture - **Global Reach**: Supports clients from Silicon Valley to Berlin, with nearshore/offshore capabilities in the Philippines and beyond - **Candidate-First Philosophy**: Focus on long-term retention by understanding candidates’ goals and career paths, not just filling a seat ## Strategic Focus - Scaling boutique recruiting services to serve more high-growth, VC-backed startups in need of specialized engineering and product talent - Expanding remote-first hiring solutions and EOR capabilities for global teams - Deepening expertise in AI/ML, fintech, and developer tooling verticals - Building long-term partnerships rather than transactional one-off placements ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first culture**: All current open roles (19 as of July 2026) are fully remote — across the US and globally (Philippines, etc.) - **Boutique environment**: Small team (~1-10 employees) means high autonomy, direct impact, and close mentorship from an experienced founder - **Diverse client exposure**: Work alongside VC-backed startups, enterprise teams, and global brands across SaaS, fintech, AI, and dev tools — gaining broad industry exposure - **Candidate-focused ethos**: The company prides itself on a collaborative, relationship-driven approach that values people over metrics - **Flexibility**: Contract, contract-to-hire, and full-time engagements available for candidates ## Sources 1. [rctsglobal.com](https://rctsglobal.com/) 2. [LinkedIn - RC Talent Solutions](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rctsglobal) 3. [Prospeo Company Profile](https://prospeo.io/c/rc-talent-solutions) 4. [RemoteFront - RCTS Global Remote Jobs](https://www.remotefront.com/companies/RCTS%20Global) 5. 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