Senior Backend Developer

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)Location: Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia - RemotePlease do not apply if you are not from Colombia, Brazil, or Bolivia as the company only accepts applications from these three countries.

We are looking for a full-time, remote Senior Back-End Software Engineer with 7+ years of back-end software development experience and a strong background in Node.js to join the engineering team of our U.S. client. Working closely with product stakeholders, you will play an integral role in building industry-leading products. Our client is on a mission to provide technology and services that enable veterinary practices to offer the highest quality of care to pet owners. The company is a well-funded, growth-stage entity comprising individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, passionate, and entrepreneurial environment. Today, our client has thousands of veterinarians within its customer base, and the number is continuing to grow............................................................................................................................................Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new applications and features.Build and enhance advanced applications using Node.js.Create, publish, and consume data through clean API endpoints.Provide estimates for features, bug fixes, upgrades, and new projects.Participate in clearly and concisely documenting applications and custom-built frameworks.Write automated unit and feature tests to enable continuous delivery of your work.Maximize development efficiency by continuously discovering, evaluating, and implementing new technologies.Support teammates with good communication and feedback during code reviews.See the big picture and support the client's mission of facilitating better pet care...........................................................................................................................................Requirements:Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.7+ years of engineering experience working on consumer-facing (B2C or B2B), high-volume, commercial software products and services.2+ years of experience with Node.js (TypeScript experience is a bonus).Experience with object-oriented programming patterns.Experience with scaling and performance improvement.Knowledge of PostgreSQL or other relational/non-relational database systems.High execution mindset while balancing risk, costs, and timelines.Proven history of delivering production-ready applications in a timely manner.Experience creating and consuming APIs (preferably with GraphQL).Familiarity with AWS cloud services (server setup is a bonus).Team player eager to learn from and mentor others.Proven delivery experience in a vibrant, dynamic startup environment.A collaborative approach, a can-do attitude, and a relentless pursuit of goals and problem-solving.Trustworthy, team-oriented, and transparent............................................................................................................................................Nice to Have:University degree or relevant industry experience (optimally a technical or engineering degree).Experience with DynamoDB and Elasticsearch.

Key Skills

• Backend
• Node.js