ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL
Apply Digital is a global digital transformation partner for change agents. Leveraging expertise that spans Business Transformation Strategy, Product Design & Development, Commerce, Platform Engineering, Data Intelligence, Change Management, and beyond, we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and deliver meaningful impact to the business and to their customers. Our 650+ team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz, NFL, Moderna, Lululemon, Games Workshop, Atlassian, and The Very Group. Visit applydigital.com to learn how we can unlock your company’s potential.
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LOCATION: Apply Digital is hybrid/remote-friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in Latin America, preferably working in hours that align to ET (Eastern Timezone) or PT (Pacific Timezone).
Candidates located in Santiago, Chile are able to work out of our Santiago office as remote/hybrid employees. Candidates located outside of Santiago, Chile will be fully remote employees.
THE ROLE:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Back-End Engineer with expertise in NodeJS to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and developing robust server-side applications, designing complex data structures, and implementing high-performance database solutions using ORMs like TypeORM or Prisma.
You'll play a crucial role in ensuring scalability, security, and responsiveness of our backend systems. Your expertise will be vital in developing and optimizing APIs, data pipelines, and integrating with frontend applications. Additionally, you'll lead technical decisions, mentor junior and intermediate developers, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
If you have exceptional NodeJS programming skills, extensive experience with TypeScript, and a proven track record of developing high-scalable and innovative applications, then you will thrive in this role.
If you're also well-versed in Agile methodologies and enjoy leading technical initiatives, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities:
- Architect, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using NodeJS and TypeScript.
- Design and implement high-performance, secure RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Lead the design and implementation of complex data models and efficient database operations using ORMs (TypeORM or Prisma).
- Write high-quality, well-documented, and testable code.
- Lead code reviews and provide technical guidance to the development team.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize complex systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly frontend developers.
- Drive technical decision-making and architectural designs.
- Mentor junior and intermediate developers, fostering their professional growth.
- Play a key role in technical project planning and execution.
- Ensure best practices in security, performance, and code qualityContribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of experience in NodeJS development, with a focus on backend systems.
- Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Extensive experience with NodeJS frameworks such as NestJS, Fastify, or Express.
- Strong expertise in .designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Advanced knowledge of ORMs, particularly TypeORM and Prisma.
- Proficiency in designing and optimizing database schemas and queries.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and principles.
- Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Outstanding communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with microservices architecture.
- Experience with data processing.
- Knowledge of other programming languages (e.g., Java, Python).
- Experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Redis.
- Experience with GraphQL.
- Knowledge of frontend technologies (e.g., React, Vue.js).Experience with DevOps practices.
- Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools.
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LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL
Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with global brands and important work for causes we care about.
An inclusive environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcome. So come as you are.
Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.
Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.
Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.
For more information, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at [email protected].
