Senior Backend Software Engineer [Remote]

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 such as 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$5.000bonus for referring new Blue Caps