Senior Backend Engineer Tech Lead (3-4 month long) - Remote - Latin America

About FullStack FullStack is the most transparent IT talent network, connecting highly skilled individuals with top global companies and Silicon Valley startups for remote, on-demand projects. We focus on building a trusted, high-performance network where talent can thrive in a positive, respectful, and supportive environment. By prioritizing transparency, fair opportunities, and professional growth, we empower our engineers to deliver their best work while collaborating with innovative teams worldwide. We’re Most Proud Of • Offering life-changing opportunities for talented software professionals across the Americas. • Enhancing highly-skilled software development teams of hundreds of the world’s greatest companies. • Our 4.2-star rating on GlassDoor. • Our client Net Promoter Score of 68, twice the industry average. The Opportunity Join our talent network and connect with U.S. clients for flexible, project-based development work as a Senior Backend Engineer Tech Lead (3-4 month long). • You will integrate directly into our client's team and work alongside their existing designers and engineers on a daily basis. What We're Looking For • 6+ years of professional software engineering experience. • 2+ years of experience in technical leadership influencing architecture and engineering direction. • Advanced English is required. • Successful completion of a four-year college degree is required. • Expertise in Node.js and TypeScript. • Track record of architecting Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) systems and robust API middleware specialized for mobile platforms. • Demonstrated experience working with AWS cloud services (specifically EC2, ECS, Lambda, ElastiCache, S3, and CloudFront). • Solid background in MongoDB and optimizing backend deployment pipelines. • Experienced with Salesforce OCAPI/API, CMS-driven content management, and mobile-specific third-party integrations. • Strong history of designing and securing scalable microservices and event-driven architectures for high-scale e-commerce systems. • Comfortable working with AI development tools, including LLM integration (LangChain or LlamaIndex) and agentic workflows. • Skilled at representing engineering teams in client-facing interactions and collaborating with external vendors. • Ability to work through new and difficult issues and contribute to libraries as needed. • Ability to create and maintain continuous integration and delivery of applications. • Forensic attention to detail. • A positive mindset and a can-do attitude. • Experience working on Agile/Scrum teams. • Meaningful experience working on large, complex systems. • Ability to take extreme ownership over your work. Every day is a challenge to ensure you are performing to the expectations you and your team have agreed upon. • Ability to identify with the goals of FullStack's clients and dedicate yourself to delivering on the commitments you and your team make to them. Nice To Have We’re Seeking Engineers Who Are AI-enthusiastic In Their Workflow. Professional Experience Or Personal Project Work With The Following Is a Significant Plus • Cursor, Windsurf, or Google Antigravity. • Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Codex, or Copilot CLI. Work Authorization Requirements • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country of this job posting on a full-time basis. • FullStack will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. What We Offer • Competitive pay. • 100% remote work. • The ability to work with leading startups and Fortune 500 companies. • Continuing education opportunities. • Opportunity to grow and expand your career. Our talent network is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment where IT professionals can find opportunities that match their skills. We welcome individuals of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, and experiences. Our focus is on connecting talent with projects based on qualifications, ensuring a fair and transparent process that values diverse perspectives and global collaboration. Learn more about our Applicants Privacy Notice.