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

BairesDev; Bogotá; Remote; COP 377,632,000 - 566,447,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Competitive USD or local currency pay

Hardware and software setup for home

Flexible hours

Parental leaves, vacations and public

Global multicultural environment

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Principal Software Engineer 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 translate goals into working software.

The role emphasizes ownership of end-to-end features, designing event-driven services on AWS, mentoring teams, and collaborating with a global, Top 1% talent pool. Remote-friendly with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

Event-driven microservices

End-user collaboration

English (Advanced)

Mentorship

Tools

AWS Platform

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!