Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Node.js)

<p><a href="https://cheesecakelabs.com/careers/">Cheesecake Labs</a>&nbsp;is a software design and development company that <strong>delivers digital products that drive business impact</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p>Today, with more than <strong>10 years of experience connected to Silicon Valley,</strong> Cheesecake Labs has <strong>delivered</strong> <strong>300+ digital products</strong> for a diverse range of clients, from <strong>Fortune 500</strong> to<strong> fast-growing startups</strong>, that have the challenge of innovating in the world&rsquo;s most competitive markets.&nbsp;</p><p>Among our clients, we have leading brands such as AB InBev, Singularity University, FINN and Tapcart.</p><p>Our commitment to <strong>high-quality services</strong> has earned us recognition as the <strong>Top 1 Mobile Development company in Latin America</strong> and among the top 10 globally for Mobile App and Custom Software Development by Clutch and a GPTW-certified company for 9 years in a row.</p><div><div data-qa="message_content"><div data-qa="block-kit-renderer"><h2 dir="auto">Perks and Benefits&nbsp;</h2><ul><li><strong>+ monthly dollar bonus between $ 500 - $ 750</strong></li><li>+ iPhone or gadgets after the 3 months experience (only for senior positions)</li><li>+ R$ 1.456,00/month on Beneflex card (home office supplies, mobility, meal allowance, culture, health, education)</li><li>MacBook setup to work</li><li>GPTW company for 9 years in a row</li><li>Stock&nbsp;options plan (only for senior and leader positions)</li><li>Remote-first policy:&nbsp;work from home, from a coffee shop, or in the office &ndash; anywhere you feel good about, your call! #beofficeless</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Referral candidate bonus (R$1.000,00)</li><li>National health &amp; dental care (not deducted from the employee&rsquo;s paycheck)</li><li>Free English Classes (remote)</li><li>Educaker = budget for personal and professional development purposes</li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Extended Parental Leave including maternity leave, paternity leave, and adoption leave.</span></li><li>Miss the working in the office? Our cool Florian&oacute;polis office is available for those who feel comfortable, whenever they want. Pet-friendly office.</li></ul></div></div></div><h2>Some activities you would do on a typical day at Cheesecake Labs</h2><ul><li>Develop and maintain Backend solutions using Node.js</li><li>Interact with other teams and professionals, including other developers, designers, product managers, and stakeholders</li><li>Make sure the application has a great user experience</li><li>Assist in the creation and implement mockups</li><li>Build docker images that can run on top of AWS or other PaaS</li><li>Model databases using MySQL, Postgres, DynamoDB</li><li>Write beautiful, readable, and scalable code</li><li>Make sure the application solves real-world problems</li><li>Review the code of other developers</li><li>Understand the needs of our partners and come up with solutions for their problems</li><li>Participate in Sprint Plannings and daily stand-up meetings</li><li>Build estimates and plan roadmaps</li></ul><h2>In order to succeed, you'll likely need the following skills</h2><ul><li>Experience with RESTful backend applications, specially built with Node.js</li><li>Experience with deployment processes like Docker, CircleCI, AWS, Heroku</li><li>Experience with Git</li><li>Experience with different databases</li><li>Experience with UNIX systems and terminal usage</li><li>Open to working on Front-end development</li><li>Knowledge about clean code, design patterns</li><li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Customer-centric mindset and strong client-facing experience</li><li>Being self-taught</li><li>Being up-to-date with the latest news and technologies about&nbsp;Backend</li><li>English proficiency</li><li>Good communication skills, both in verbal and writing</li><li>Applicants must have a Brazilian bank account, be legally allowed to provide services to a Brazilian entity and willingness to receive in Brazilian local currency (Real R$)&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>IMPORTANT TIP</strong> -&gt; The communication during the selection process is done by email. We suggest that you keep an eye on your email inboxes and set the permission to receive messages from @cheesecakelabs.hire.trakstar.com so our messages will not be directed to the spam box ;)</p><h2 dir="ltr">Interested in the position but not sure if you should apply?</h2><p dir="ltr">We know that many people &mdash; especially women, black individuals, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups &mdash; often hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every single requirement. We've seen this firsthand at Cheesecake Labs, with amazing candidates who underestimated their own skills.</p><p dir="ltr">We value diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes you who you are.</p><p dir="ltr">If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at careers@cheesecakelabs.com.</p><p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">The collected personal data will be used only to manage and control candidate resumes in order to assess the necessary requirements such as the contact information, and also to conduct this selection process.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">The collected data will not be shared with others (&ldquo;third parties&rdquo;) without your authorization, and their use will be restricted to Cheesecake Labs internal staff, and also to the service providers that process your data for the selection process. At any time, you can contact us and we will remove your data from our data collection system. In order to do that, just simply send an email to&nbsp;</strong><strong data-stringify-type="bold"><a href="mailto:careers@cheesecakelabs.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="mailto:careers@cheesecakelabs.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">careers@cheesecakelabs.com</a></strong><strong data-stringify-type="bold">.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>