Hello! We’re Cashea , and we're on a mission to bring optimism back to Venezuelans by building innovative financial products. Since our launch in 2022, we've been dedicated to democratizing financial inclusion through cutting-edge technology. In that time, we've grown to serve over 6 million customers, developed a range of products for both consumers and merchants, and become a trusted name in Venezuela—winning both minds and hearts .
About the role
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design and develop scalable backend services using Node.js and NestJS, create and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs, and implement automated tests to ensure software quality. You'll manage relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, collaborate on system design, and actively participate in code reviews to enhance development processes. Additionally, you'll oversee optimal service performance, manage production deployments, and mentor junior developers. You’ll lead technical discussions, establish best practices, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement in a dynamic startup environment.
Overall you will...
Design and develop robust, scalable backend services using Node.js and NestJS (Express)
Create and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs
Implement automated tests to ensure software quality and reliability
Manage relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
Collaborate on system design and architecture
Actively participate in code reviews and continuous improvement of our development processes
Ensure optimal service performance and manage production deployments
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, allowing quick rotation between them in a dynamic startup environment
Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team
Lead technical discussions and help establish best practices
Share knowledge through pair programming and code reviews
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience and 3+ years of experience in the field
Solid experience in backend development with Node.js and NestJS (Express)
Proven experience in creating and managing RESTful APIs
Advanced knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
Experience implementing unit and integration tests
Familiarity with design principles and architectural patterns
Experience in deploying services and managing their performance plus independence for feature delivery in a dynamic startup context
Track record of successfully mentoring junior developers
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
Experience in establishing development standards and best practices
Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively
Self-taught nature with a strong interest in the latest technological trends
Desirable skills:
Experience with cloud computing platforms, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Knowledge of containers and orchestration, such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with messaging and queuing systems like RabbitMQ/Kafka/PubSub
Spanish and English proficiency
