Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Our client is hiring a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join a lean, high-performing engineering team. This is a critical hire. The team is small, fast-moving, and tightly scheduled. There is no room for hand-holding or extended ramp time. This role requires a true engineering craftsman. Someone who takes ownership, solves problems independently, and chooses the right tools for the job. Java expertise is essential. Frontend experience with TypeScript is important. Angular is a plus but not mandatory. The engineering team is based in Europe, with leadership in U.S. Mountain and Central time zones. This hire must provide meaningful time overlap with both regions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Design, build, and maintain backend services primarily in Java - Contribute to frontend development using TypeScript and modern frameworks - Own features end-to-end, from architecture to production deployment - Troubleshoot and resolve production bugs quickly, especially during U.S. business hours - Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering leadership across Europe and the U.S. - Participate in code reviews and maintain high engineering standards - Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making - Work independently in a small team of 4 engineers REQUIREMENTS - 7+ years of software engineering experience - Strong expertise in Java - Solid frontend experience with TypeScript - Experience working across the full stack - Proven experience in small, fast-paced teams (not exclusively large enterprise environments) - Strong ownership mindset with demonstrated examples of independently solving production issues - Experience shipping production-grade software in tight deadlines - Excellent communication skills - English level: C1 or C2 - Availability to overlap with: - U.S. Mountain Time - U.S. Central Time - European time zones WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (FIRST 3–6 MONTHS) - Independently contributing code within the first few weeks - Taking ownership of production issues without requiring close supervision - Shipping features that meet quality and timeline expectations - Demonstrating proactive communication across time zones - Elevating engineering standards rather than requiring onboarding support PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience with Angular - Experience working in AI-driven or recruitment-tech products - Exposure to Kubernetes or modern cloud infrastructure - Experience in high-growth or VC-backed startup environments - Polyglot mindset with ability to adapt across technologies COMPENSATION & LOGISTICS - Remote position – must be based in Latin America - Full-time role - Long-term engagement - Time zone overlap required with U.S. and Europe COMPANY OVERVIEW Our client is an AI-driven recruitment platform helping companies improve how they screen and evaluate candidates. The company operates with a lean team and high execution standards. Engineering quality, ownership, and speed matter. This is an opportunity to join a product positioned at the intersection of AI and hiring technology, contributing meaningfully during a high-growth stage.