Full Stack Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

NOTE: This is a contracting position working for a US Client. You must be located in South America and be fluent in English.

The Client is looking for a Full Stack Senior Software Engineer with proven expertise in software development activities including requirement analysis, design, implementation, and testing. The position will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of changes: from analysis to the usage of the features on production. This is a FULL TIME REMOTE position, that will require leading/mentoring junior team members and working with geographically distributed teams in multiple time-zones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs using Java (preferably Spring Boot) for our web applications.
• Frontend Development: Build and maintain responsive and dynamic user interfaces using React and TypeScript, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• System Architecture: Contribute to the architecture and design of our application stack, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI design, and DevOps, to deliver features that align with business goals.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and testable code. Participate in code reviews, provide mentorship to junior developers, and advocate for best practices in both backend and frontend development.
• Testing & Debugging: Ensure the quality and performance of the application through unit testing, integration testing, and debugging.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks on both the client and server sides.
• Agile Development: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement of the development process.

Required Skills and Expertise:

Backend Expertise:

• 7+ years of experience developing server-side applications with Java.
• 3+ years of experience in Java frameworks such as Spring Boot or similar.
• 3+ years of experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• 3+ years of experience with databases (MySQL/NoSQL) and experience with database design and optimization.

Frontend Expertise:

• 3+ years of experience developing web applications using React.
• 3+ years of experience using TypeScript.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API).

General Skills:

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• 2+ years experience leading/mentoring other software engineers
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, JUnit).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.

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SALARY: will be based on experience but is paid in USD per hour worked. Timesheets are submitted monthly and paid within 2 weeks.

NOTE: candidate must have own company or willing to create one to establish the Client – Contractor relationship