Full Stack Developer (React & Node.js)

Applaudo Studios; Lima Metropolitana; On-site; PEN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applaudo Studios is seeking a Full Stack Developer in Peru who enjoys building scalable web and mobile applications across the full software development lifecycle. You will blend frontend creativity with backend problem-solving to deliver seamless digital experiences, spanning UI, APIs, and databases.

You will work with React, Next.js, React Native, Node.js and TypeScript, implementing secure authentication and RESTful APIs, and contributing to architecture decisions within an Agile team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficient with React and/or Next.js for web applications.
• Proficient with React Native for mobile applications.
• Backend development with Node.js and NestJS or Express.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Relational databases knowledge (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Cloud familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience writing automated unit and integration tests.
• Git, Docker, and CI/CD practices.
• Authentication/authorization using JWT and OAuth 2.0.
• OWASP secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web and mobile apps using React, Next.js, React Native, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Build backend services and RESTful APIs with NestJS or Express.
• Develop reusable frontend components and high-quality mobile experiences.
• Integrate third-party services and connect frontend and backend systems.
• Design and maintain relational data models, queries, and database integrations.
• Implement secure authentication and data-handling practices.
• Write and maintain automated tests for quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize performance, reliability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and promote clean engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Product Owners, and stakeholders to translate requirements into end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and coordinate development activities.

Skills

Full Stack

React/Next.js

React Native

Node.js

NestJS/Express

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL/MySQL

AWS/Azure/GCP

Unit/Integration Tests

Git/Docker/CI/CD

JWT/OAuth 2

OWASP security

Agile teamwork

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

NestJS

Express

React

Next.js

React Native

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

JWT/OAuth 2

Job description

You are a Full Stack Developer who enjoys building scalable, reliable web and mobile applications and working across the entire software development lifecycle. You bring a strong engineering mindset, combining frontend creativity with backend problem-solving to deliver seamless digital experiences.

You are comfortable navigating different layers of an application, from modern user interfaces and mobile experiences to backend services, APIs, and databases. You value clean architecture, maintainable code, and thoughtful technical decisions, and you enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams while taking ownership of the solutions you build.

You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is desired, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Software Development, preferably as a Full Stack Developer or Software Engineer.
• Experience building modern web applications using React and/or Next.js.
• Experience developing and maintaining mobile applications using React Native.
• Backend development experience using Node.js and frameworks such as NestJS or Express.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Experience building cloud-native applications using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience writing automated unit and integration tests.
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including JWT and OAuth 2.0.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and OWASP principles.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively within Agile teams and contribute throughout the software development lifecycle.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with serverless architectures and services such as AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
• Experience working with messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Pub/Sub.
• Knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and using code quality tools such as SonarQube.
• Familiarity with application observability, including logging, metrics, and tracing.
• Experience with modern frontend libraries and tools such as TanStack Query, Zustand, or similar.
• Experience contributing to system design, scalable architectures, and technical decisions.
• Experience defining engineering standards, mentoring developers, and providing technical guidance.
• Familiarity with AI-powered coding assistants and their application in software development.

You will be accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web and mobile applications using React, Next.js, React Native, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Build backend services, business logic, and RESTful APIs using Node.js and frameworks such as NestJS or Express.
• Develop reusable, responsive frontend components and maintain high-quality mobile experiences.
• Integrate third-party services and connect frontend applications with backend systems.
• Design and maintain relational data models, queries, and database integrations.
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data-handling practices.
• Write and maintain automated unit and integration tests to ensure application quality.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, investigate root causes, and optimize application performance, reliability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to clean, maintainable engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and coordinate development activities with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to technical decisions, architecture improvements, and development standards according to your level of experience.

Additional Information

About Us

We Are Engineered Different.

At Applaudo, talented people design, build, and scale meaningful, AI-powered solutions that create real business impact. As an AI-native organization, we collaborate across design, development, cloud, data, and artificial intelligence to turn ideas into scalable products that transform how companies operate, make decisions, and grow.

We are building a high-performance culture grounded in five values:Empowering Excellence, Collaborative Teamwork, Unsolicited Respect, Consistent Transparency, and Efficient Communication. These define how we work, how we support one another, and how we hold ourselves accountable.

Applaudois a place for people who want to learn fast, take ownership, and work alongside strong teams they are proud to belong to. Joining us means being part of an organization that is evolving intentionally, investing in modern ways of working, and leading AI-native transformation at scale.