Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)
Description For Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)
CookUnity, founded in 2018, is revolutionizing the food delivery industry by connecting customers directly with top chefs. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll join a dynamic team building and enhancing the platform that delivers 35 million meals annually. The role requires expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and modern cloud infrastructure, working within a service-oriented architecture using technologies like AWS and Kubernetes.
You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable backend services that power the platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact millions of users while working with cutting-edge technologies in a remote-first environment.
The company offers competitive benefits including USD-based compensation, flexible remote work, comprehensive healthcare, parental leave, and professional development opportunities. This role is specifically for candidates based in Latin America, offering the chance to work with a mission-driven company that's transforming how people access chef-crafted meals.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of backend development experience, strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, and expertise in cloud infrastructure. You'll be part of a team that values code quality, mentorship, and innovative problem-solving, while contributing to a platform that connects people with truly great food and empowers chefs to nourish the world.
Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)
- Design and implement scalable, performant backend services and APIs that serve millions of users
- Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate the backend logic into customer-facing features
- Ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end
- Contribute to maintaining a high level of availability and reliability of backend systems
- Write efficient and reusable code, following best practices and design patterns
- Actively contribute to the improvement of our architecture and the introduction of new technologies
- Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers
- Support on-call rotations to ensure uptime for mission-critical services
Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)
- 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, with a focus on backend development
- Proficiency in Node.js, GraphQL, MySQL/PostgreSQL, and TypeScript
- Strong experience with designing and building RESTful APIs
- Solid understanding of service-oriented architectures and microservices
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of best practices for security and scalability
- Familiarity with Agile development processes
- Experience with unit testing and integration testing
- Excited to work in a fast-paced startup environment and to take ownership of backend systems
Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)
- Salary paid in USD through Deel
- Remote work flexibility
- 15 days of vacation per year
- 16 fully paid Argentinean holidays
- Healthcare stipend
- 3-5 days compassionate leave
- 12 weeks paid family leave for primary caregiver, 6 weeks for secondary
- Customizable benefits including learning opportunities and wellness memberships
- Personalized English coach
- 4-week paid sabbatical after 5 years
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