Prometeo Talent

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About us At Prometeo Talent, we connect top-tier tech and engineering professionals with companies that are shaping the future. With a strong presence across America and Europe, we’re proud to be one of the highest-rated recruitment agencies in the market. We’re currently partnering with a global company in the automotive sector focused on vehicle sourcing, distribution, and fleet management. Their operations combine logistics, pricing, and technology, leveraging digital platforms and data to support a complex and fast-moving B2B environment. The Opportunity We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Backend Engineer who thrives on designing and building scalable, high-performance systems. You will take ownership of backend architecture, translating complex business and technical requirements into robust, production-ready services. This role demands deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and data-intensive applications, combined with a strong sense of ownership and engineering excellence. Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript. Own system architecture decisions, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability across services. Design and maintain robust APIs (REST/GraphQL), focusing on scalability, security, and clear contract definitions. Optimize SQL and NoSQL databases for high-load, production environments. Manage cloud infrastructure on AWS and work with Docker and Kubernetes. Implement best practices in testing, performance, observability, and security. Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical solutions. Identify bottlenecks and drive performance improvements across the stack. Mentor and support other engineers, contributing to a strong engineering culture and continuous improvement. Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining high-quality standards. Requirements 6+ years of experience in backend development with strong focus on Node.js and TypeScript. Advanced english level Proven experience designing scalable, high-performance systems and APIs (REST/GraphQL). Strong expertise in SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB or DynamoDB). Solid experience working with AWS and cloud-native architectures. Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments. Strong understanding of system performance, scalability, and observability best practices. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows. Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly in English. Nice to Have Experience with high-load or distributed systems at scale. Familiarity with caching strategies (Redis, Memcached). Experience with infrastructure as code and Helm charts. Background in the automotive, logistics, or marketplace industries. Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Codex, Claude). Previous experience mentoring or leading engineers. What’s in it for you 🌟 100% remote work—enjoy flexibility while collaborating with a global team. 🛠️ Work on real-world digital products at the intersection of business, technology, and data. 🤝 Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, and business) in a dynamic, Agile environment. 🚀 Take ownership of product decisions and have a direct impact on how solutions are built and delivered.