Principal Software Engineer (Node.js, AWS) - Remote Work | REF#306750

BairesDev; Bogotá; Remote; COP 379,687,000 - 569,530,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 100%

Competitive USD compensation

Home office hardware provided

Flexible hours

Paid parental leave

Paid vacations & holidays

Mentorship & growth opportunities

Multicultural/global team

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Node.js, AWS) to shape the technical direction of a product area on an AWS-hosted platform. You will stay hands-on while guiding engineers and architecture decisions and work directly with users to turn goals into working software.

Join a 100% remote global team and own end-to-end delivery with AI-assisted development, mentoring across teams, and a strong emphasis on production excellence and scalable architecture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend development with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience designing event-driven microservices on AWS.
• Ability to translate user needs into software.
• Experience shipping software to production and owning its operation.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of a product capability, from design to operation.
• Translate product goals into working software.
• Define the architecture of event-driven services on AWS.
• Partner with end users to shape requirements.
• Apply AI-assisted development throughout the delivery cycle.
• Mentor engineers and guide technical decisions across teams.

Skills

End-user collaboration

Mentoring/leadership

English (advanced)

Architecture design

Tools

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Principal Software Engineer (Node.js, AWS) at BairesDev

In this role, you'll shape the technical direction of a product area on an AWS-hosted platform, staying hands-on while guiding engineers and architecture decisions. You'll work directly with users to turn goals into working software.

What You’ll Do

• Take end-to-end ownership of a product capability, from design to operation.
• Translate product goals into working software.
• Define the architecture of event-driven services on AWS.
• Partner with end users to shape requirements.
• Apply AI-assisted development throughout the delivery cycle.
• Mentor engineers and guide technical decisions across teams.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of professional work building backend systems with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Proven record designing event-driven microservices architectures running in production.
• Solid knowledge of AWS-hosted platforms.
• History of shipping software to production and owning its operation.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.
• Ability to work directly with end users.
• Advanced level of English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!