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This is a senior-leaning Full Stack Software Engineer role focused on owning and modernizing a production MVP built with NestJS, MongoDB/Mongoose, Redis, Vue, and TanStack. The engineer will work closely with founders to deliver features, improve performance and reliability, and make pragmatic architecture decisions for a scaling product. Core infrastructure responsibilities include CI/CD with GitHub Actions, cloud hosting, and Terraform, with Vercel and Supabase identified as desirable modernization options. The position is remote and emphasizes English communication, startup adaptability, cost awareness, and effective use of AI development tools.
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I would first map critical user journeys, current architecture, operational risks, performance bottlenecks, and deployment pain points. I would prioritize changes that protect reliability and customer experience, then sequence incremental improvements with measurable outcomes, clear rollback plans, and minimal disruption to feature delivery.
I would organize the API into clear domain modules, enforce validation and authorization at the service boundary, and design indexes from observed query patterns. I would use Redis selectively for caching, rate limiting, sessions, or queues, with explicit invalidation rules and monitoring to ensure cache behavior does not compromise correctness.
I would measure before changing anything, using browser profiling, API latency metrics, and database query analysis. Typical improvements include reducing unnecessary client renders, lazy-loading routes or heavy components, paginating API results, eliminating N+1 query patterns, adding suitable indexes, and caching high-read, low-volatility responses.
I would create separate workflows for pull-request validation and controlled deployment, including linting, tests, builds, security checks, and artifact creation. Terraform changes would be reviewed through plans before apply, environments would use protected secrets and approvals where appropriate, and deployments would include health checks, observability, and a documented rollback path.
I compare options using expected usage, operational overhead, vendor constraints, reliability requirements, and the reversibility of the decision. I generally favor managed services when they reduce meaningful maintenance burden, but establish budgets, usage alerts, and lightweight abstractions so the team can adapt if cost or scale assumptions change.
Join Our Team
Oowlish, one of Latin America’s rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.
As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.
We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence.
About the Company:
We are a growing tech company with a product that has moved beyond MVP and is gaining traction with paying customers. We are focused on scaling efficiently, innovating rapidly, and leveraging AI to outpace the competition. As we grow, we are looking for an experienced software engineer to take ownership of our stack, help modernize our platform, and work closely with our leadership team.
The Role:
We are looking for a proactive Full Stack Software Engineer who thrives in fast-moving environments. You will become a day-to-day partner for our founders, Matt and Dave, taking ownership of our current systems, helping us modernize the architecture, and ensuring that our product can scale seamlessly as our user base grows.
Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the entire application stack, including API, UI, CI/CD, and hosting.
- Maintain, optimize, and scale the existing MVP built with Nest.JS, Mongoose, MongoDB (Atlas), Redis, Vue, and Tanstack.
- Modernize the platform using cost-conscious, scalable solutions such as Vercel, Supabase, or similar technologies.
- Collaborate closely with founders to prioritize development, implement new features, and improve product performance.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve speed, scalability, and reliability.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and infrastructure management with Terraform.
- Leverage AI tools to accelerate development, improve product features, and gain competitive advantages.
Requirements:
- Strong experience with Nest.JS and Mongoose / MongoDB.
- Solid front-end experience with Vue and Tanstack.
- Familiarity with Redis, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), and cloud hosting (AWS Beanstalk).
- Experience with modern hosting platforms like Vercel and backend services like Supabase is highly desirable.
- Ability to understand the entire product stack and take full ownership of components.
- Proven problem-solving skills and ability to optimize for scalability and performance.
- Comfortable working closely with founders in a dynamic, evolving environment.
- Experience working in cost-conscious environments and making technology trade-offs thoughtfully.
Nice-to-Have:
- Exposure to AI-driven product enhancements.
- Experience modernizing legacy systems or MVPs for scalability.
- Start-up or early-stage company experience.
Compensation
Additional Information
Benefits & Perks:
Home office;
Competitive compensation based on experience;
Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company;
International Projects;
Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational);
Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass;
Games and Competitions;
You can also apply here:
Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/
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