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Senior Full Stack Developer
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to build and maintain backend services and frontend interfaces that surface, validate, and resolve issues in data coming from ETL pipelines, data lake outputs, and ML model results for a large-scale marketing analytics platform. You will develop REST APIs in Python using FastAPI or Flask, build responsive React and TypeScript frontends, manage PostgreSQL schemas and migrations, and leverage AI-assisted development tools with the critical judgment to push back on shortcuts that compromise long-term maintainability. You will work in an environment where requirements are often ad hoc and underspecified, taking ownership of defining the problem, gathering context, identifying constraints, and shaping practical solutions before implementation.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Build and maintain scalable backend services (REST APIs) and responsive frontend interfaces (React/TypeScript).
- Build the interfaces and services that surface, validate, and resolve issues in data coming from the data lake, ETL pipelines, health-check logic, or model outputs — without necessarily owning pipeline architecture.
- Package and manage applications using Docker.
- Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code) to move fast during implementation — while critically evaluating AI-generated output and pushing back when it isn’t the right long-term solution.
- Drive conversations directly with engineers to clarify both functional and non‑functional requirements, rather than defaulting to whatever "just works" in the short term.
- Work daily alongside engineers over Slack and Google Meet.
MUST HAVES
- 5–7 years of full-stack software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI or Flask) and TypeScript/React.
- Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL) and database migrations.
- Comfortable with REST APIs; able to work with and migrate away from legacy GraphQL where needed.
- Demonstrated experience building or maintaining data-heavy applications (large datasets, performance-sensitive queries at the application layer).
- Practical, hands‑on use of AI-assisted development tools, paired with the critical judgment to challenge AI output when it compromises long-term maintainability.
- High comfort level working entirely in a Mac/Linux terminal environment (Bash, Makefiles).
- Strong soft skills (mandatory, not a bonus): the ability to hold and defend a technical opinion — challenging a stakeholder's or a tool's proposed "quick fix" with sound reasoning in pursuit of a solution that scales and is maintainable long‑term, while still being pragmatic enough to ship.
- Comfort with ambiguity (mandatory): work is frequently ad hoc and underspecified. This role requires defining the problem — gathering context, identifying constraints, and framing the work — before solving it, rather than waiting for a specification. Experience limited to well‑specified work executed through agent workflows is not a fit.
NICE TO HAVES
- Exposure to object-storage-backed data lakes and serverless query engines (S3 + Athena, or comparable — Trino/Presto, BigQuery, Spark SQL).
- Familiarity with DAG-based task orchestration (Airflow, Dagster, Prefect, Step Functions), or the ability to pick it up quickly.
- Data engineering exposure — experience building or maintaining ETL pipelines, advanced SQL (complex queries, data validation, optimization).
- Caching/NoSQL systems (Redis, DynamoDB).
- Monorepo tooling or modern package managers (Nx, Poetry, UV).
- Familiarity with AWS Bedrock or similar AI/LLM SDKs.
- Experience with marketing data structures, campaign management APIs, or digital advertising metrics.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Growth without limits : build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget
- Competitive compensation : get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews
- Flexibility : work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm
- Meaningful, modern projects : build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands
- Collaborative culture : join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized
- Well‑being & support : access local well‑being programs and people‑focused support tailored to your location
What this Journey Looks Like
At Pearster, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer with strong Node.js expertise to join an international project with an important Canadian fintech client.
We’re looking for a proactive developer with strong English communication skills and experience migrating applications.
This is a remote opportunity for professionals based in LATAM, working in EST hours.
You’ll join an international project of approximately 5 months focused on application migration, collaborating with a Canadian fintech client and distributed teams.
The initial focus of the project will be migrating applications from an older version of Node.js that is approaching end of support to a newer, supported version.
After the migration is completed, you’ll continue working with the team, providing ongoing support and maintenance for the applications running on the new Node.js version.
The main technology stack is Node.js for the backend, MongoDB for storage, and React for the frontend.
This opportunity is ideal for a senior developer who can bring strong Node.js expertise, proactively identify potential issues, and take ownership of technical challenges throughout the migration and post‑migration phases.
What You'll Lead and Build
- Contribute to the migration and modernization of existing applications.
- Upgrade applications from an older Node.js version to a newer, supported version.
- Identify and resolve compatibility issues, dependencies, and technical challenges related to the Node.js upgrade.
- Provide ongoing support and maintenance after the migration working with the applications in the new Node.js environment.
- Develop and maintain backend solutions using Node.js.
- Work with MongoDB for data storage.
- Develop and maintain frontend applications using React.
- Collaborate with technical and cross‑functional teams throughout the migration and post‑migration phases.
- Proactively identify challenges and contribute to technical solutions.
- 5‑month project.
What You Bring to the Table
- Senior‑level professional experience with Node.js and backend development.
- Strong, hands‑on Node.js expertise, with the ability to independently troubleshoot and solve complex backend issues.
- Experience upgrading Node.js versions and/or migrating applications between different runtime or framework versions.
- Strong understanding of Node.js dependencies, compatibility issues, and application maintenance.
- Experience developing and maintaining production applications with Node.js.
- Experience with MongoDB.
- Experience with React.
- Ability to take technical ownership and work independently when solving migration and application issues.
- Proactive mindset and strong communication skills.
- Advanced English to communicate confidently with an international client and team.
- Availability to work in EST hours.
- Must be currently based in LATAM.
- 5‑month project.
Benefits that Move you Forward.
- Work from anywhere with true flexibility and freedom.
- Earn in USD with compensation that matches your expertise.
- Recharge confidently with dedicated paid time off.
- Advance your career with fully covered international certifications.
- Access coworking spaces worldwide whenever you want a professional setup.
- Strengthen your English and expand your global reach.
- Connect and have fun with activities that unite our international team.
- Feel appreciated with personalized gifts and a thoughtful welcome kit.
- Grow our community and earn through our referral program.
At Pearster, your journey matters, and we’re here to help you go further than you imagined.
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