Senior Software Engineer | Scale Up

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Our nearshore expertise sets us apart. We specialize in on-demand, scalable solutions, and operational excellence. By bridging the talent gap, we deliver results that drive your business forward.

We are looking for a Principal Backend Software Engineer | Node / AWS (Lisboa)

Overview

We are looking for a Principal Backend Software Engineer | Node / AWS (Lisboa).

Responsibilities

• Work as a Senior Backend Software Engineer focused on Node.js / TypeScript , developing scalable microservices and high-performance APIs;
• Contribute to the architectural refactoring of the backend core, creating a solid foundation for new products and integrations;
• Collaborate directly with the CTO and the engineering team in design, technology standards, and technical roadmap decisions;
• Build and maintain CI / CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) with automated unit, integration, and end-to-end testing;
• Implement observability with Datadog (logs, metrics, tracing) to ensure platform reliability;
• Build and operate cloud-native solutions on AWS , taking real ownership over critical parts of the platform;
• Execute refactoring of critical modules to increase resilience and reduce technical debt;
• Model and optimize data in MongoDB for high-volume transactional environments;
• Adopt IaC for consistent provisioning in Terraform ;
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers (React / TypeScript) to align API contracts;

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