Remote Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js) (Remote - Latam)

Description:

• Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that connects top talent with opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
• A company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js) in Latam for a remote position.
• The role involves building backend tools for a fast-scaling food tech platform.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• The engineer will collaborate with product and engineering teams to support Chef OS systems and internal tools.
• The position requires ownership and maintenance of database design and integration using PostgreSQL.
• The engineer will contribute to software architecture improvements and enforce coding best practices.
• Troubleshooting technical issues, leading code reviews, and mentoring other developers are key accountabilities.
• Participation in an on-call rotation to support platform uptime and service reliability is expected.
• Ensuring high performance and security across microservice-based applications is essential.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 7+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend development skills.
• Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL is required.
• A solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS, and microservice architecture is necessary.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and service monitoring tools is essential.
• The ability to write and maintain unit and end-to-end tests is required.
• Strong command of English and excellent communication skills are mandatory.
• Bonus qualifications include familiarity with Kotlin, experience mentoring engineers, or a background in food tech/startups.

Benefits:

• Employees will be paid in USD via Deel.
• The position offers fully remote work from anywhere in LATAM.
• There are 15 vacation days per year starting from the employee's start date.
• Employees receive 16 fully paid Argentinean holidays.
• A monthly healthcare stipend for the provider of choice is included.
• The company offers 3–5 days of paid compassionate leave.
• Paid family leave is also provided.
• Personalized wellness and learning perks are available.
• Employees can access a personalized English coach.
• After 5 years with the company, a 4-week paid sabbatical is granted.