Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js + Terraform)

Avenue Code; Carapicuíba; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A technology solutions company is seeking an experienced Engineer to join their high-performing team in Carapicuíba, Brazil. The role involves designing and maintaining scalable backend systems, leading DevOps initiatives, and implementing infrastructure as code. Candidates should have hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS, along with strong debugging skills. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to tackle complex challenges while ensuring the highest standards in cloud-native environments.

Qualificações

• Professional experience in functional programming, with Node.js / JavaScript.
• Proven experience with DevOps practices and cloud-native environments.
• Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and Docker.
• Expertise with AWS services.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
• Professional experience with Terraform.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Own DevOps initiatives including CI/CD pipeline management.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver features.
• Ensure disaster recovery readiness and compliance.

Conhecimentos

Functional programming

Node.js / JavaScript

Kubernetes (EKS)

Docker

AWS

SQL

Terraform

Application security

English proficiency

Debugging skills

Ferramentas

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS (S3, RDS, EventBridge, SQS)

Terraform

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Opportunity We are seeking a Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team, focused on building highly available, large-scale, and low-latency data platforms. This role is ideal for a hands-on, experienced engineer who can immediately contribute to solving complex challenges, driving technical excellence, and enhancing our DevOps and backend infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain highly available and scalable backend systems and APIs.

Lead and own DevOps initiatives, including CI / CD pipeline management, cloud infrastructure, and container orchestration.

Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform, ensuring secure, reproducible, and automated deployments.

Work closely with stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver new features and improve existing systems.

Ensure disaster recovery readiness and compliance with security best practices.

Manage and optimize AWS services (S3, RDS, EventBridge, SQS, IAM, VPC, ECR, etc.).

Deploy and manage Kubernetes (EKS) clusters and Docker images in production environments.

Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems and drive root cause analysis.

Maintain high standards of code quality, testing, and documentation.

Collaborate across engineering teams (Platform, Security, UX) to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

Required Qualifications

Professional experience in functional programming, with Node.js / JavaScript.

Proven experience with DevOps practices and cloud-native environments.

Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and Docker.

Expertise with AWS (S3, RDS, EventBridge, SQS, DMS, Security Groups, IAM, VPCs, ECR).

Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora, RDS).

Professional experience with Terraform (infrastructure as code).

Solid understanding of application security and use of security tools (e.g., Wiz, Snyk).

Strong debugging, issue resolution, and troubleshooting skills.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an agile environment.

Pragmatic mindset with a strong sense of ownership and craftsmanship.

English proficiency for professional communication.

Nice to Have Skills

Experience with automated database migrations and versioning.

Background in API integration and distribution systems.

Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).

Exposure to multi-region cloud deployments.

Previous experience supporting regulated industries or compliance-driven environments.

Passion for mentoring team members and driving engineering best practices.

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