Senior Back-end Engineer(JavaScript/Node.js) in Apply Digital Latam

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).

• 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 quality
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.

• 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.

• Experience working with other strongly typed languages like C# and Java.
• Experience working with JavaScript Backend Frameworks such as Fastify and Nest.
• Experience working with e-commerce solution providers and loyalty solution providers.
• Experience architecting solutions on cloud platforms.
• Experience with docker and containerized workloads.
• Understanding of modern JavaScript frontend frameworks.

• Flexibility - work where you work best
• Competitive benefits plan
• Generous paid time off - take the time you need to be balanced and energized
• A growing company means many opportunities for advancement - we like to promote from within!
• Regular team and company events (karaoke, escape rooms, axe throwing and more!)
• Training budgets, Days of Learning, company-wide training