Staff Backend Engineer - Node/Typescript

Staff Backend Engineer - Node/Typescript Welcome to Devlane! We’re a LATAM-based software company focused on staff augmentation for fast-growing global clients. Join us to grow, learn, and make real impact in a collaborative environment. Apply now! Welcome to Devlane! We are a dynamic software development company with a strong presence across Latin America. Currently, we specialize in offering staff augmentation services to clients worldwide, with a particular focus on North America. Joining our team offers you the opportunity to shine and make a significant impact on the projects you work on. Many of our clients are modern small to medium-sized businesses experiencing rapid growth, and they're eager to add core members like you to their teams. This environment ensures you'll stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends. At Devlane, our values are straightforward: we foster a collaborative environment and prioritize building long-lasting relationships where you can develop your skills as a software engineer and learn from your peers. What's the role about? As a Founding Staff Backend Engineer, you will own the design, development, and maintenance of the core backend platform powering a real-time 3D commerce environment. Your work will play a key role in defining the company’s technical architecture from the ground up. Working in a fast-paced, stealth startup with minimal technical debt, you will lead end-to-end system design across APIs, automated pipelines, workflow engines, search infrastructure, and queuing systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions. You will also support light MLOps initiatives, helping integrate the backend with advanced computer vision and AI technologies. What do we require from you? +5 years of experience as a software engineer working on backend systems. Strong knowledge of backend development using TypeScript (Node.js). Deep expertise with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL. Experience managing AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Pulumi, Terraform, or CloudFormation. Mastery of technical design, including system architecture, interface/API design, and data/object modeling. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and test suites from scratch. Exposure to integrating backend systems with AI/ML models, or a strong willingness to handle light MLOps tasks within a CV+AI environment. Solid understanding of complex backend components like queuing systems, nightly data jobs, workflow engines, and search indices. Ability to drive technical discussions, take ownership of the architecture, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. Some of our Perks: Salary in USD. 100% Remote from Home. 25 days of Paid Time Off per year. 8-hour workday, with flexible hours. Welcome kit from the brand. High-end hardware provided: laptop, mouse, & headphones. English classes, virtual library and online courses. Contribution bonuses Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now! Department Engineering Role Backend Engineer Locations LATAM Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time