Cheesecake Labs is a software design and development company that delivers digital products that drive business impact. 

Today, with more than 10 years of experience connected to Silicon Valley, Cheesecake Labs has delivered 300+ digital products for a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 to fast-growing startups, that have the challenge of innovating in the world’s most competitive markets. 

Among our clients, we have leading brands such as AB InBev, Singularity University, FINN and Tapcart.

Our commitment to high-quality services has earned us recognition as the Top 1 Mobile Development company in Latin America and among the top 10 globally for Mobile App and Custom Software Development by Clutch and a GPTW-certified company for 8 years in a row.

About The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Senior Fullstack Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll work on end-to-end development of scalable web applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions for one of our clients.

Engagement Details

• Contract Type: This is a contractor position for temporary, project-based engagements.
• Compensation: Payment is made in USD.

Some activities you would do on a typical day at Cheesecake Labs

• Develop and maintain Web/Mobile applications
• Develop and maintain fullstack solutions using Javascript (NodeJS and React.Js)
• Make sure the application has a great user experience
• Assist in the creation and implement mockups
• Build docker images that can run on top of AWS or other PaaS  
• Model databases using MySQL, Postgres, DynamoDB and others
• Writing automated tests for web components and APIs
• Write beautiful, readable, and scalable code
• Review the code of other developers
• Interact with other teams and professionals, including other developers, designers, project managers, and stakeholders
• Make sure the application solves real-world problems
• Understand the needs of our partners and come up with solutions for their problems
• Participate in Sprint Plannings and daily stand-up meetings
• Build estimates and plan roadmaps

In order to succeed, you'll likely need the following skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with JavaScript, Node.js, and React
• Experience building RESTful backend applications
• Experience with React.js and/or other Single Page Application (SPA) libraries
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka or similar event streaming platforms
• Experience with Git and version control best practices
• Experience with deployment processes using Docker, CircleCI, AWS, and Heroku
• Experience working with both relational and non-relational databases
• Experience with AWS Serverless architecture, including Lambda and API Gateway
• Comfortable working in UNIX-based systems and using the terminal
• Fluent/Native Portuguese
• Advanced English level
• Strong knowledge of clean code practices, design patterns, and reactive programming
• Solid understanding of software design principles
• Customer-centric mindset and strong experience in client-facing roles
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-taught mindset and eagerness to continuously learn

To participate in this selection process, you must have a valid business registration in your country (such as CNPJ, VAT, EIN, or equivalent), a bank account eligible to receive payments in USD, and be able to issue invoices accordingly. These requirements ensure that we can proceed with the contracting and payment process if you're selected.

IMPORTANT TIP -> The communication during the selection process is done by email. We suggest that you keep an eye on your email inboxes and set the permission to receive messages from @cheesecakelabs.hire.trakstar.com so our messages will not be directed to the spam box ;)

Interested in the position but not sure if you should apply?

We know that many people — especially women, black individuals, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups — often hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every single requirement. We've seen this firsthand at Cheesecake Labs, with amazing candidates who underestimated their own skills.

We value diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes you who you are.

The collected personal data will be used only to manage and control candidate resumes in order to assess the necessary requirements such as the contact information, and also to conduct this selection process. 

The collected data will not be shared with others (“third parties”) without your authorization, and their use will be restricted to Cheesecake Labs internal staff, and also to the service providers that process your data for the selection process. At any time, you can contact us and we will remove your data from our data collection system. In order to do that, just simply send an email to careers@cheesecakelabs.com.