Backend Developer (Go/Node.js)

TL;DR

Backend Developer (Go/Node.js): Designing, building, and maintaining core server-side logic and high-performance microservices with an accent on database performance and seamless data flow. Focus on optimizing relational database schemas, implementing efficient RPC protocols using gRPC, and ensuring high availability of core services.

Location: Work From Home 100% of the time or onsite in Montevideo, Uruguay

Company

American software development and technology advisory firm specializing in custom product development and staff augmentation for global clients.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend services and APIs.
• Build scalable high-performance microservices and define efficient communication protocols.
• Design, optimize, and maintain relational database schemas, ensuring data integrity and query efficiency.
• Identify system bottlenecks to improve application performance and ensure high availability of core services.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and engineering stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience developing with Go (Golang) and Node.js.
• Strong experience building high-performance microservices using gRPC.
• Proven expertise in PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement: 100% remote or office-based options.
• Generous vacation schedule.
• Provision of a brand new laptop.
• Supportive and upbeat team environment focused on collaboration rather than competition.