Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
Role Overview
This senior role involves designing, building, and maintaining backend services in Java and contributing to frontend development with TypeScript, requiring ownership of features from architecture to deployment. The engineer will work in a small, fast-paced team of 4, troubleshooting production bugs and collaborating across European and U.S. time zones. Success is measured by independent contributions, proactive communication, and elevating engineering standards without extensive onboarding.
Perks & Benefits
The position is fully remote, based in Latin America, offering a long-term engagement with flexibility to work from anywhere. It requires time zone overlap with U.S. Mountain, Central, and European zones, providing exposure to a high-growth, AI-driven startup environment. Career growth is supported through architectural discussions and technical decision-making in a lean, high-performing team focused on engineering quality and ownership.
Full Job Description
About the Role
Our client is hiring a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join a lean, high-performing engineering team. This is a critical hire. The team is small, fast-moving, and tightly scheduled. There is no room for hand-holding or extended ramp time.
This role requires a true engineering craftsman. Someone who takes ownership, solves problems independently, and chooses the right tools for the job. Java expertise is essential. Frontend experience with TypeScript is important. Angular is a plus but not mandatory.
The engineering team is based in Europe, with leadership in U.S. Mountain and Central time zones. This hire must provide meaningful time overlap with both regions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend services primarily in Java
Contribute to frontend development using TypeScript and modern frameworks
Own features end-to-end, from architecture to production deployment
Troubleshoot and resolve production bugs quickly, especially during U.S. business hours
Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering leadership across Europe and the U.S.
Participate in code reviews and maintain high engineering standards
Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making
Work independently in a small team of 4 engineers
Requirements
7+ years of software engineering experience
Strong expertise in Java
Solid frontend experience with TypeScript
Experience working across the full stack
Proven experience in small, fast-paced teams (not exclusively large enterprise environments)
Strong ownership mindset with demonstrated examples of independently solving production issues
Experience shipping production-grade software in tight deadlines
Excellent communication skills
English level: C1 or C2
Availability to overlap with:
U.S. Mountain Time
U.S. Central Time
European time zones
What Success Looks Like (First 3–6 Months)
Independently contributing code within the first few weeks
Taking ownership of production issues without requiring close supervision
Shipping features that meet quality and timeline expectations
Demonstrating proactive communication across time zones
Elevating engineering standards rather than requiring onboarding support
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Angular
Experience working in AI-driven or recruitment-tech products
Exposure to Kubernetes or modern cloud infrastructure
Experience in high-growth or VC-backed startup environments
Polyglot mindset with ability to adapt across technologies
Compensation & Logistics
Remote position – must be based in Latin America
Full-time role
Long-term engagement
Time zone overlap required with U.S. and Europe
Company Overview
Our client is an AI-driven recruitment platform helping companies improve how they screen and evaluate candidates. The company operates with a lean team and high execution standards. Engineering quality, ownership, and speed matter.
This is an opportunity to join a product positioned at the intersection of AI and hiring technology, contributing meaningfully during a high-growth stage.
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