Software Engineer, Full-stack JavaScript

Who we are

We are a leader in mobile technology, providing innovative solutions to 1.2 billion consumers. In an ever-increasing digital world, we help businesses grow their digital reach & toolkits to optimize user experience, increase engagement, attract new customers, and boost their revenues.
Think of performance marketing but on steroids as our top-notch marketeers and engineers build digital journeys through an omnichannel marketing approach like no other. Currently, we work with the biggest names in Telco, Insurance, Education, FMCGs, and Retail in over 45 countries in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and South-East Asia.

About the Role

In the context of our growing business and ongoing project needs, we are looking for an enthusiastic Software Engineer to join our Software Development team.

As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a competent team that works on mission–critical applications throughout the entire development lifecycle, from concept and design to developing and delivering to production. You will use a modern JavaScript tech-stack, such as React/Next.js, Express.js, to build both the public-facing and internal application modules of our products. You will work in a cross-functional team with QA Automation and DevOps Engineers, who are integral to our CI/CD process. You will collaborate with UI/UX Designers and Product Managers to produce our world-class Marketing Technology Platform.

We use the industry's best practices and prioritize providing an exceptional developer experience, which means that you will have the tools and support you need to thrive in your role. You'll have the opportunity to work with top-tier private cloud infrastructure like Kubernetes clusters and dedicated "performance labs" to ensure that we meet our Platform's performance and scalability needs. We believe in fostering an environment that allows you to reach your full potential and deliver high-quality work with confidence.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Write well-designed, testable, efficient software modules.

• Translate business specifications, designs, and wireframes into high-quality code.

• Create reusable components for the frontend component library.

• Prepare and produce releases of software modules.

• Troubleshoot and support existing products and infrastructure.

• Review, test, and debug code.

• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.

Requirements:
• Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
• Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent degree.
• 2+ years of full-time professional Full Stack / Web Development experience.
• Hands-on experience in designing and developing full-stack applications using JavaScript, Typescript.
• Hands-on experience in a popular library/framework such as React, Next.js, and Express.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and responsive design.
• Experience with designing and consuming HTTP APIs.
• SQL and NoSQL databases and caches (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, Memcached).
• Messaging systems such as Kafka.
• CI/CD tools and processes.

• You will be an excellent fit for our team if you are:
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Eager to work with leading-edge technologies.
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail.
• Reliable and dedicated professional with clear thinking and strong attention to detail.
• Able to multitask and thrive in a dynamic environment as well as balance and prioritize activities to ensure critical items are addressed.

**Apply with your CV in English and attach your portfolio as a PDF or PPT file - we’d love to see your work!

Benefits:
We offer a competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and skills. The real excitement comes from working closely with a dynamic, smart, agile, and highly motivated team in a competitive and fast-paced environment.

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Upstream is an equal-opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital, or any other legally protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, the Company prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of personnel actions including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer,and social and recreational programs