Remote Node.js Engineer (API team)

Description:

• We are looking for a Node.js Engineer to join our client's API team.
• Our client is an innovative company focused on helping individuals tackle certification challenges through cutting-edge mobile solutions.
• The organization has a team of dedicated professionals from diverse backgrounds, including education and engineering.
• They have millions of users and are expanding into new education verticals, seeking talented individuals to contribute to their continued success.
• Responsibilities include developing and maintaining high-quality server-side logic using Node.js and Express, ensuring the platform scales effectively.
• The engineer will design, implement, and optimize MongoDB-based solutions, focusing on performance and scalability.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, is essential to break down business requirements into clear, actionable technical tasks.
• The role involves leading technical research and spikes to assess new technologies, system improvements, and refactor opportunities before implementation.
• Proactively identifying and proposing improvements to existing systems and processes is expected to enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• The engineer will investigate, debug, and resolve complex system issues to ensure minimal downtime and a seamless user experience.
• Development tools like Jira and GitHub will be used to manage tasks, track issues, and maintain code quality through version control.
• Maintaining documentation and following best practices for development and deployment is crucial for knowledge sharing across the team.

Requirements:

• A strong understanding of NodeJS and Express, as well as the traditional Node ecosystem, is mandatory.
• Proficiency in MongoDB and a general understanding of NoSQL databases and JSON documents, with an awareness of performance concerns, is required.
• The ideal candidate should proactively identify areas for improvement and be comfortable decomposing business requirements into technical tasks independently.
• Experience in conducting spikes, researching before implementation, and investigating system designs is essential.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment with a focus on cutting-edge mobile solutions.
• Employees will be part of a diverse team of professionals from various backgrounds, fostering a collaborative work culture.
• The role allows for remote work flexibility, accommodating candidates from LATAM Argentina, LATAM Brazil, LATAM Mexico, Poland, and Ukraine.
• There is potential for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding organization.