Senior Backend/DevOps Engineer

Summary

Join Oppizi's growing tech team as a Senior Backend/DevOps Engineer and revolutionize offline marketing! This remote role, open to Latin America-based candidates, focuses on building and maintaining scalable backend systems (60%), DevOps practices (30%), and occasional frontend support (10%). You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, take ownership of key technical decisions, and ensure high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with Node.js, AWS, and various databases, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Oppizi offers competitive USD-based pay, unlimited PTO, remote work flexibility, and numerous growth opportunities within a diverse, international team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of commercial experience with Node.js
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript
• Solid experience with AWS and infrastructure frameworks
• Proficiency in REST, GraphQL, and WebSockets implementation
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and clean architecture principles
• Experience with databases such as MongoDB and MySQL
• Familiarity with Git version control systems
• Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English
• Ability to learn new tools and languages efficiently

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and evolve backend systems, tools, and infrastructure following industry best practices
• Work closely with Product Managers, QA, and other teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Take ownership of key technical decisions and document design choices for both code and infrastructure
• Develop and maintain robust backend solutions using modern frameworks and technologies
• Apply infrastructure best practices, such as the Well-Architected Framework, to ensure scalability and reliability
• Build testable, maintainable code, and implement unit and integration tests
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, testing, and production environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical and product goals
• Contribute to frontend development when needed to support end-to-end solutions
• Document and communicate design decisions and technical solutions effectively
• Ensure compliance with coding standards and improve development processes
• Manage software releases and configuration using version control systems (Git)
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Redis and Python
• Familiarity with frontend development frameworks
• Experience in documenting and explaining infrastructure and code design decisions

Benefits

• Competitive monthly pay in USD
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Entrepreneurial and fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in Latin America
• Laptop provided after the probation period
• Career growth in a bootstrapped, human-centered international company
• Work in a diverse team with over 17 nationalities
• Annual opportunity to work overseas in one of Oppizi’s global offices
• Possibility of relocation to Europe