Staff Backend Engineer

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer - Node to join global projects, working with modern technologies across front-end and back-end layers. This is a 3 to 12-month contract, renewable based on project availability and performance.

• Confidently deliver high-quality software by applying critical thinking to products, requirements, and processes
• Partner closely with clients to influence technical product decisions and business goals
• Youll continually stay up to date with the landscape of software engineering best practices, tools, and frameworks
• Have extensive professional programming experience were thinking at least 12+ years
• Understanding of various software architectures and can adapt/compose solutions to unique problems with sustainable and reusable solutions
• Help mentor and coach a project team towards shared goals and outcomes
• Navigate difficult conversations by providing constructive feedback to teams and clients
• Youll identify obstacles to ensure quality, improve our user experience and how we build software
• Self-aware of limitations, yet curious to learn new solutions while being receptive to constructive feedback from teammates
• Youll guide your team to understand and work through changing priorities by bringing positive energy
• Communicate and simplify complex problems in order to foster understanding across multidisciplinary teams
• Design and develop 12-factor apps that can efficiently scale in modern cloud environments.
• Work with relational and non-relational databases to design efficient data models and optimize data access.
• Design and develop APIs that are well-documented, reliable, and consumable by various clients.
• Troubleshoot problems in existing code and systems, identify root causes, and autonomously implement remedial actions.

• Have professional programming experience were thinking 12+ years
• Inspire others to write code that is durable, secure, scalable, always up and running
• Have in-depth experience with one server-side programming language such as Java, Kotlin or other JVM languages; C# or other .NET languages; Python, Go, and perhaps a breadth in others
• Have in-depth experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases. This could be PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, or another type of document-database. This includes experience with schema design, indexing, querying, and performance tuning
• Are eager to share your knowledge with teammates through mentorship, code reviews and pair programming sessions
• Have experience writing apps for Azure, AWS, GCP, CloudFoundry, Heroku, SalesForce, Mulesoft and/or other cloud providers
• Are well versed in using Cloud Provider utilities such as CLI tools and Consoles (Azure Portal, AWS Console)
• Have experience developing RESTful APIs and/or Graphql APIs
• Possess strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Are able to assist teammates with issues by breaking down complex tasks
• Effectively communicate system architecture and development decisions to clients and teammates
• Strong appreciation for CI/CD (e.g. CircleCI, TeamCity, AzureDevops) and experience setting up deployment pipelines
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a passion for fostering an inclusive and innovative work culture.
• This position requires experience with NodeJS.

At DBSPT you will find:

• Collaborative Environment: We value a sense of community where ideas are shared, and achievements are celebrated as a team.
• Work from Anywhere: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to work from wherever you feel most productive and comfortable.
• Global Connection: An opportunity to interact with people from different countries and cultures, expanding your network and worldview.
• Physical Health Support: Through TotalPass and Mediquo, we provide resources and programs, and telemedicine dedicated to your physical well-being.
• Mental Health Care: Team Care provides initiatives and actions to support your emotional and mental balance in daily life.

At DBServices, we design, develop, and support cutting-edge digital platforms that drive innovation for leading companies across IT, Banking, Retail, Government, Healthcare, and other industries in Europe and the Americas. Our expertise empowers businesses to grow, adapt, and lead in dynamic markets.

Trusted by industry leaders like Worten, Sonae, Edenred, Natixis, Farfetch, Glintt, Efacec, Segurança Social, and McDonald's, we deliver solutions that make a real impact.

Join us and be part of a global team that's shaping the future of digital transformation.