Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js + Terraform)

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

Resumo da oferta

A leading tech company in Brazil seeks an experienced Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on building and maintaining robust backend systems and APIs while driving DevOps improvements and cloud infrastructure management. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in functional programming, expertise in Kubernetes, and familiarity with AWS services. The position entails significant responsibilities in ensuring system availability and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Communication skills in English are essential for success in this role.

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 experience with relational databases.
• Professional experience with Terraform.
• Solid understanding of application security and related tools.
• Strong debugging, issue resolution, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration in an agile environment.
• Pragmatic mindset with strong ownership and craftsmanship.
• English proficiency for professional communication.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain highly available backend systems and APIs.
• Lead DevOps initiatives including CI/CD pipeline management.
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Work with stakeholders to deliver new features and improvements.
• Ensure disaster recovery readiness and compliance with security best practices.
• Manage AWS services and optimize their usage.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and Docker images.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems.
• Maintain high standards of code quality and documentation.
• Collaborate across engineering teams for seamless integration.

Conhecimentos

Functional programming with Node.js/JavaScript

DevOps practices and cloud-native environments

Kubernetes (EKS)

Docker

AWS services (S3, RDS, EventBridge, SQS)

SQL proficiency

Terraform

Application security

Debugging and troubleshooting

Excellent communication skills

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.