Senior Backend Software Engineer

Why join us

TRACTIAN is reimagining industrial systems so that every frontline maintenance worker can realize their full potential. We're building software and hardware in one place—disrupting long-standing institutions with products and experiences that better serve the ambitions of our clients.

Working at TRACTIAN allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our team members have the autonomy needed to accomplish challenging goals. We are a growth-stage startup and you will work directly with the founders, helping to define the vision, product and user experience.

Software at TRACTIAN

The software department at TRACTIAN is at the forefront of innovation, crafting an integrated ecosystem that revolutionizes maintenance and process management. Comprising a dynamic team of experts, the department develops an all-in-one software solution that seamlessly combines predictive maintenance capabilities with a comprehensive Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This visionary approach empowers maintenance and process teams with a unified platform, enabling them to proactively predict equipment failures, optimize maintenance workflows, and enhance operational efficiency. In daily work the software department drives the convergence of cutting-edge technology and maintenance excellence to propel businesses toward unparalleled success.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at our company, you will be instrumental in shaping the foundation of our backend infrastructure. You'll play a critical role in building a scalable, resilient, and high-performing platform that supports our innovative product offerings and delivers an exceptional experience to our users.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a robust, scalable backend platform that integrates seamlessly with our frontend systems and aligns with business requirements.

Lead the development of reusable libraries and APIs that standardize backend functionality and simplify integration with other systems and services.

Work closely with frontend developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers to ensure backend architecture aligns with the overall product vision and user experience goals.

Optimize backend systems for performance, focusing on enhancing speed, efficiency, and reliability across various operating environments.

Stay abreast of emerging backend technologies and industry best practices, incorporating them into our platform to maintain technological leadership.

Regularly evaluate and refactor backend systems to improve maintainability, scalability, and performance.

Ensure comprehensive documentation of backend architecture and guide the development team in following best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

5+ years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on platform and infrastructure roles.

Deep expertise in backend technologies including Node.js or Go, MongoDB and RESTful API development.

Familiarity with backend build pipelines and continuous integration/deployment processes (GitHub Actions).

Experience in managing state in distributed systems and understanding of microservices architecture.

Proficient in backend testing frameworks and knowledge of system testing best practices.

Solid grasp of database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL, and data modeling for scalability and performance.

Proven problem-solving skills, leadership ability, and attention to detail.

Bonus points

Track record of leading backend platform development in a high-growth tech environment.

A portfolio or GitHub repository showcasing backend architectural expertise and contributions to middleware, APIs, or server-side applications.

Fluent in English.

Compensation

Competitive salary and stock options

R$800/mo for you to use with food in supermarkets, restaurants and delivery

GymPass so you don't sit/work all day

Optional fully funded English / Spanish courses

30 days of paid annual leave

Education and courses stipend

Earn a trip anywhere in the world every 4 years

Day off during the week of your birthday

R$200 a month for remote work allowance

Mental health support: we cover 40% of the cost of your therapy

Health plan with national coverage and without coparticipation

Dental Insurance: we help you with dental treatment for a better quality of life.

Sports Incentive: R$300/mo extra if you practice activities

Up to R$5.000 bonus for referring new Blue Caps

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