Senior Engineer – Elasticsearch & Node.js

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Elasticsearch & Node.js Key Skills: Elasticsearch, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Docker, REST APIs, Portainer.io, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Datadog, Elasticsearch APM, AWS, GitHub Copilot, GenAI Development, Observability, Telemetry Experience: 5-8+ years of experience. Location: LATAM Work Modality: Remote. At Coforge, we are looking for a Senior Engineer – Elasticsearch & Node.js with the following profile. Main Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services using Node.js. • Build, optimize, and manage Elasticsearch solutions, including indexing strategies, Query DSL, aggregations, and search performance tuning. • Design and develop robust REST APIs that support enterprise-grade applications and integrations. • Implement and manage containerized environments using Docker and related technologies. • Support and maintain SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. • Monitor system health, performance, and application telemetry using Datadog, Elasticsearch APM, and observability tools. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance, scalability, and reliability issues across distributed systems. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions and deliver high-quality software products. • Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, technical design sessions, and best practice initiatives. • Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and GenAI platforms to improve engineering productivity and code quality. • Contribute to cloud-based deployments and integrations within AWS environments. • Maintain technical documentation and ensure adherence to development, security, and operational standards. Required Qualifications • 5-8+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering, Backend Development, or related roles. • Advanced hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, including Query DSL, Aggregations, Performance Tuning, and Index Lifecycle Management (ILM). • Strong development experience with Node.js in enterprise or cloud-based environments. • Solid experience designing, developing, and maintaining REST APIs. • Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application environments. • Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. • Strong knowledge of observability, monitoring, tracing, and telemetry solutions such as Datadog and Elasticsearch APM. • Experience working with distributed systems and scalable backend architectures. • Experience using AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot or similar GenAI solutions. • Strong understanding of software development best practices, code quality, testing, and troubleshooting. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Elastic Stack (ELK) implementations and administration. • Knowledge of Portainer.io for container management and orchestration. • Experience deploying and supporting solutions in AWS cloud environments. • Experience with TypeScript and modern JavaScript frameworks. • Exposure to Prompt Engineering and GenAI-enabled development workflows. • Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with globally distributed teams. • Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms, AI technologies, and modern observability practices. Published on: 14-08-2026 At Coforge, we hire professionals solely based on their skills and qualifications and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.