Sr. Backend Engineer

MissionHires; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MissionHires located in Ciudad de México is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop scalable backend services using Node.js and NestJS. You will create high-performance RESTful APIs and manage relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, while mentoring junior developers.

This role involves leading technical discussions, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning in a dynamic startup environment. Proficiency in both Spanish and English is a plus.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in backend development.
• Solid experience with Node.js and NestJS.
• Proven experience managing RESTful APIs.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Node.js and NestJS.
• Create and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs.
• Manage PostgreSQL relational databases.

Conocimientos

Node.js

NestJS

PostgreSQL

RESTful APIs

Automated testing

Cloud computing (GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields

Descripción del empleo

About the role

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design and develop scalable backend services using Node.js and NestJS, create and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs, and implement automated tests to ensure software quality. You’ll manage relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, collaborate on system design, actively participate in code reviews, oversee optimal service performance, manage production deployments, and mentor junior developers. You’ll lead technical discussions, establish best practices, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement in a dynamic startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable backend services using Node.js and NestJS (Express)
• Create and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs
• Implement automated tests to ensure software quality and reliability
• Manage relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
• Collaborate on system design and architecture
• Actively participate in code reviews and continuous improvement of development processes
• Ensure optimal service performance and manage production deployments
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, allowing quick rotation between them in a dynamic startup environment
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team
• Lead technical discussions and help establish best practices
• Share knowledge through pair programming and code reviews
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience and 3+ years of experience in the field
• Solid experience in backend development with Node.js and NestJS (Express)
• Proven experience in creating and managing RESTful APIs
• Advanced knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
• Experience implementing unit and integration tests
• Familiarity with design principles and architectural patterns
• Experience in deploying services and managing their performance plus independence for feature delivery in a dynamic startup context
• Track record of successfully mentoring junior developers
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
• Experience in establishing development standards and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively
• Self-taught nature with a strong interest in the latest technological trends

Desirable skills

• Experience with cloud computing platforms, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Knowledge of containers and orchestration, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with messaging and queuing systems like RabbitMQ/Kafka/PubSub
• Spanish and English proficiency