Senior Backend Engineer

  • Remote - Brazil

Remote

Software Development

Senior

Job description

Join Our Team

Oowlish, one of Latin America’s rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.

As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.

We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence.

About the Role

We seek a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with a strong foundation in Node.js, SQL, and data engineering practices to help us build and optimize data pipelines and system integrations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, making technical decisions, and collaborating across teams to improve enterprise-level workflows and architecture. If you have a passion for backend systems and thrive in fast-moving environments, we’d love to connect with you.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js.
  • Develop and optimize ETL pipelines and complex data workflows.
  • Integrate external data sources (e.g., Salesforce, Jira, Notion, Google Workspace) into our systems.
  • Work with tools like Airbyte and other ETL/integration platforms.
  • Implement secure and scalable enterprise permission models (e.g., ACL, RBAC).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data, Product, Engineering) to define requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Contribute to backend architecture improvements, API design, and performance optimization.

Must-Have:

  • 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a backend focus.
  • Proficient in Node.js and SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
  • Hands-on experience with data integration, data engineering, and ETL tools.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
  • Experience integrating with enterprise systems like Salesforce, Jira, Notion, and Google APIs.
  • Familiarity with ACL, RBAC, or other enterprise-level access control systems.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with Airbyte or similar data integration platforms.
  • Knowledge of React.js or experience in a full-stack environment.
  • Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.) and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits & Perks:

Home office;

Flexible Hours

Competitive compensation based on experience;

Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company;

International Projects;

Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational);

Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass;

Pet adoption incentive;

PTO Bonus;

Games and Competitions;

You can also apply here:

Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/

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