Neon - Senior Backend Software Engineer

ROLE SUMMARY

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Neon Screens LLC specializes in developing innovative, interactive digital display solutions, turning traditional screens into dynamic, responsive interfaces for modern businesses. Committed to seamless user experiences and cutting-edge technology, Neon Screens fosters an environment centered on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering team members meaningful opportunities to contribute directly to pioneering digital solutions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Neon Screens LLC is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer who will play a critical role in our development team, leading efforts in backend service design and development. This position involves designing, developing, and maintaining backend services with a focus on scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-native architectures. With opportunities to shape cloud infrastructure and lead backend initiatives, this role offers substantial professional growth, providing the chance to contribute to a highly dynamic tech environment.


This position is perfect for someone who:

✅ Excels at developing and optimizing backend services and APIs

✅ Has a strong command of Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud technologies

✅ Enjoys building and managing cloud infrastructure with IaC practices

✅ Values high-quality code and strives for excellence in testing and CI/CD processes

✅ Thrives in collaborative, fast-paced team settings

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Utilize Terraform to manage infrastructure as code (IaC) and automate cloud provisioning.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on scalability and security.
• Implement unit tests and ensure test coverage as part of the development process.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, integration, and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Continuously improve the development and deployment processes for efficiency and quality.

Although the responsibilities outlined above will form the core focus of your role, please note that your hiring manager may assign additional relevant tasks as needed to align with the evolving objectives of your position and the overall goals of our business.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with strong skills in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Expertise in AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, etc.) and cloud-native development.
• Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure as code and cloud resource automation.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Mocha, Jest) and ensuring high test coverage.
• Solid understanding of building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Experience in designing scalable and secure backend architectures in a cloud environment.
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality software within deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Must have own computer (relevant software and subscriptions provided).
• Excellent English verbal and written language proficiency (C1-C2 in CEFR Scale).
• Access to a quiet work area at home with reliable internet (50 Mbps or more).

"NICE-TO-HAVE" QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments and application development.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, and relevant certifications in cloud computing or backend development are a plus.

ROLE SPECIFICATIONS

• Base Salary: USD 4,000 - 6,000 depending on experience and location
• Role type: Full-time Contractor
  
• Location: Guatemala (Remote - Work from home).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

RECRUITING PROCESS

• Application / Screening: When you apply for this position, we will ask you a short questionnaire to get to know you a little bit better and ask you for some additional inputs to see if you qualify for the position. In addition, we will ask you to complete a short psychometric evaluation and a short English proficiency assessment. The idea is to explore if this is a good fit before moving forward.

• Skills Assessment: You will be asked to complete a few exercises and/or projects designed to recreate the work tasks that you will be responsible for if you are given the role. This helps us gauge your skill level as well as give you a better idea of the required work.

• Skills Assessment Interview: This is a 60 min - 90 min conversation where we further test your skills, learn about your previous working experiences, and evaluate culture fit to the role and company.

• Hiring Manager Final Interview: This is a 30 min - 60 min conversation with the position’s Hiring Manager (and potentially a few company team members) to get to know you better and to set the expectations and vision for the role.

The entire process usually takes anywhere between 2-4 weeks to complete depending on the seniority of the position.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or run into any complications while submitting your application, please reach out to:

carlos.escobar@trymeteor.com

+502 5389 9183