Principal Backend Engineer (Typescript)

Prosigliere; Osasco; Presencial; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading technology firm in Brazil is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to lead backend architecture design and implementation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Typescript and AWS, especially Lambda. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence. This position requires a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment, with a focus on scalable solutions and best practices across software development.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Deep expertise in Typescript and NestJS.
• Experience with AWS services, including Lambda and DynamoDB.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design and evolution of backend architectures.
• Define and implement engineering best practices.
• Mentor other engineers and ensure code quality.

Conhecimentos

Typescript

NestJS

Microservices

AWS Lambda

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Typescript and strong experience designing and evolving backend architectures. You will be expected to work with a high level of autonomy, driving technical decisions, defining best practices, and leading complex projects from design to deployment. This is not a managerial position, but you will act as a technical reference for the team, mentoring others and setting high standards for code quality, scalability, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of backend architectures, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Define and implement engineering best practices and frameworks to uplift our quality and resiliency.
• Take ownership of complex technical initiatives, from planning and estimation to delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate frontend and backend components seamlessly.
• Guide and mentor other engineers, sharing knowledge and reviewing code to ensure technical excellence.
• Champion CI / CD, infrastructure as code, and DevOps best practices.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in our systems and propose architectural changes.

Technology Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience as a backend developer.
• Deep expertise in Typescript and NestJS, with solid knowledge of relational and non‑relational databases.
• Hands‑on experience designing and deploying microservices and event‑driven systems.
• 3+ years running workloads on AWS Lambda and related services (DynamoDB, RDS), with strong understanding of cloud architecture patterns.
• Strong understanding of clean code principles, separation of concerns, and software design patterns.
• Solid experience implementing CI / CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code and monitoring practices is a plus.
• Experience with Python is a plus.

Profile Requirements

• Ability to work independently and drive projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong project management mindset and interpersonal skills.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating and helping others grow.
• Experience in frontend development is a plus.