Senior Back-End Developer

Summary

Join GlobalPassport™, a company building a platform for international mobility, as a Backend Engineer. Collaborate with a team in Brazil and Argentina to design and build scalable APIs, manage databases, handle secure document storage, and optimize backend systems. You will also set up CI/CD pipelines, collaborate with other engineers, and mentor mid-level developers. The ideal candidate has experience with Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, and REST APIs. This role offers competitive compensation, equity, professional growth, flexible remote work, and a collaborative culture.

Requirements

• JavaScript/TypeScript with Node.js
• Strong experience with Express.js or similar frameworks
• PostgreSQL (primary), familiarity with NoSQL stores
• Data modeling, migrations, query optimization
• Cloud platforms (AWS preferred – S3, ECS, EC2)
• CI/CD with GitHub Actions
• Containerization knowledge (Docker)
• REST and TRPC experience
• Authentication/authorization integrations (e.g., Clerk)
• Secure file uploads and access control
• Familiarity with automated testing tools (e.g., Jest, Playwright)
• Strong debugging and monitoring practices
• Strong attention to detail, especially regarding data security
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code
• Experience building user-friendly interfaces for complex workflows
• Commitment to writing well-tested, production-ready code
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a remote team

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & APIs: Design and build scalable, well-documented RESTful and RPC-based APIs to serve both internal tools and external applications
• Database Design & Optimization: Architect and manage secure, high-performance PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases. Ensure data integrity, migrations, and indexing strategies for fast queries
• Secure Document Handling: Develop and maintain our secure file storage system for user-submitted documents, integrating with third-party verification APIs
• Performance & Scalability: Optimize backend systems to support thousands of concurrent users. Identify bottlenecks, refactor code, and implement caching and load balancing solutions
• DevOps & CI/CD: Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. Ensure deployments are automated, tested, and reliable
• Team Collaboration & Code Quality: Collaborate with full-stack and frontend engineers on API consumption. Advocate for clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. Mentor mid-level developers and review pull requests

Preferred Qualifications

• Python experience is a strong plus
• Track record of building secure, compliant systems
• Experience with AI/ML integration for document processing
• Experience building document management platforms
• Background in fintech or other regulated industries (ideal)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary, performance incentives, and opportunities for career advancement
• Significant Equity : Equity grant aligning your success directly with the company's growth. Potential for Outsized Returns: Opportunity for substantial appreciation as we disrupt the global mobility industry
• Professional Growth: Work on a product during a critical growth phase alongside experienced professionals from diverse fields
• Flexible & Remote: Enjoy the freedom of working remotely with flexible hours, as long as you meet core deliverables
• Collaborative Culture: Join a high-energy, supportive team that values innovation and encourages new ideas
• Remote work flexibility including in-person meetings with South America-based engineering and design teams occur six times per year
• The chance to build a world-changing company from the ground up