Backend Developer (Node.js)

Applaudo Studios; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 135.551.865 - 203.327.798; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Applaudo Studios in Bogotá, Colombia is looking for a passionate Backend Developer skilled in building scalable applications, especially using Node.js. The role includes designing reliable backend solutions and collaborating across teams to deliver software in Agile environments.

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience with REST APIs, messaging technologies, and AWS, and will participate in enhancing and maintaining backend services.

Formación

• 4+ years of professional experience developing backend applications with Node.js.
• Strong experience designing and developing REST APIs.
• Familiarity with messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, AWS SQS, etc.
• Experience with deploying and maintaining applications on AWS.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js.
• Build, enhance, and support RESTful APIs.
• Design, implement, and maintain asynchronous messaging workflows using RabbitMQ or similar technologies.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions.

Conocimientos

Node.js Development

REST API Design

Messaging Technologies (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.)

AWS

Distributed Systems/Microservices

Git

Agile Development

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Descripción del empleo

You are a Backend Developer passionate about building scalable, high-performance services that power mission-critical applications. You enjoy designing reliable backend solutions, developing event-driven systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

You thrive in Agile environments where ownership, technical excellence, and collaboration are key to success. You are proactive, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are committed to building secure, maintainable, and scalable backend applications.

You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is desired, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience developing backend applications with Node.js.
• Strong experience designing and developing REST APIs.
• Experience working with messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, Amazon SQS, or similar platforms.
• Experience deploying and maintaining applications on AWS.
• Experience building distributed systems and/or Microservices architectures.
• Experience using Git and working within Agile development environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Upper-Intermediate English proficiency or higher.

You Will Be Accountable for the Following Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js.
• Build, enhance, and support RESTful APIs.
• Design, implement, and maintain asynchronous messaging workflows using RabbitMQ or similar technologies.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications running on AWS.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software in Agile environments.
• Promote engineering best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of backend services.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Node.js development experience.
• Experience with RabbitMQ, Kafka, Amazon SQS, or similar messaging technologies.
• AWS experience.
• Experience with Distributed Systems or Microservices.
• Git and Agile experience.