Full Stack And Backend Nodejs Typescript/javascript Engineer (senior) - Remote, Latin America

Bluelight; Texcoco de Mora; Remote; MXN 1,672,000 - 2,229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Flexible working hours

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Bluelight is seeking a skilled backend-focused software engineer to join our rapidly growing team. You will develop low-latency API services in AWS, build scalable RESTful APIs, and work with PostgreSQL/Aurora in multi-tenant environments.

Strong Node.js, TypeScript, and React experience is valued, along with solid testing and CI/CD practices. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team, own deliverables, and contribute to design decisions while maintaining high standards for code quality

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend-focused software development.
• Strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Experience building low-latency AWS API services and scalable REST APIs.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/Aurora and SQL in multi-tenant environments.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Ability to overlap US business hours.
• Demonstrated ownership and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality backend services and scalable APIs in AWS.
• Collaborate with frontend and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and code reviews; implement robust testing.
• Maintain secure, multi-tenant data models and efficient database schemas.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and observability of services.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

JavaScript

AWS

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL/Aurora

SQL

React

Testing

CI/CD

Containerization

Full-stack development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

node-postgres

node-pg-migrate

Docker

AWS Fargate/ECS

Fastify

Zod

Job description

Bluelight is a leading software consultancy dedicated to designing and developing innovative technology that enhances users' lives. With a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients, Bluelight excels in its focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Our mission is not only to create cutting-edge applications but also to foster a collaborative and enriching work environment where each team member can grow and thrive. With a presence across the United States and Central/South America, Bluelight is in an exciting phase of expansion, continually seeking exceptional talent to join its dynamic and diverse community.

We are looking for a skilled individual to join our rapidly growing team at Bluelight. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where everyone's opinions and efforts are valued and appreciated. You will have the opportunity to contribute to challenging and meaningful projects, developing high-quality applications that stand out in the market. We value continuous learning, personal growth, and hard work, offering a collaborative environment that promotes professional development.

Requirements

• 5+ years professional software development experience (backend-focused)
• Strong professional experience with Node.js, Type Script, and Java Script
• Experience building low-latency API services in AWS
• Experience building scalable RESTful APIs

Experience With SDK Integrations To Other Services

• Experience with Postgre SQL/Aurora DB, including Row-Level Security (RLS)
• Experience building secure multi-tenant environments
• Comfortable writing raw SQL and managing schema migrations (e.g., node-postgres, node-pg-migrate)
• Professional experience with React
• Strong testing practices, including integration tests against real databases and failure-mode/fault-injection testing
• Experience working with AI coding assistants as part of daily development
• CI/CD application creation and maintenance skills
• Solid understanding of full stack development, with the ability to contribute to frontend work when needed
• Substantial background working with large, complex systems
• Ability to overlap US business hours
• Bachelor's degree required
• Extreme ownership and accountability for deliverables
• Client-focused dedication to team commitments
• Best practices knowledge and adherence
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Positive mindset and can-do attitude
• Meticulous attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with append-only, event-sourced, or bitemporal data models
• Experience with Fastify and schema-first validation (e.g., Zod)
• Experience running containerized services on AWS Fargate/ECS
• Experience in compliance-sensitive or audit-heavy domains (e.g., fintech, telecom/TCPA compliance)

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses, including performance-based salary increases.
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Flexible working hours
• Work remotely
• Continuing education, training, conferences
• Company-sponsored coursework, exams, and certifications

Being a consultant in our team is a fun, challenging, and rewarding career choice. Your contributions are highly valued by clients, and the work you do often has a direct and significant impact on their business.

You’ll collaborate with modern technologies and work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry!