Software Engineer (Contractor)

Jeeves is a groundbreaking financial operating system built for global businesses that provides corporate cards, cross\-border payments, and spend management software within one unified platform. The company operates across 20\+ countries including Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, the United Kingdom, across Europe, and the United States, and serves over 5,000 clients ranging from venture\-backed startups to SMBs around the world. With a mission to empower businesses with more efficient and cost\-effective financial solutions worldwide, Jeeves combines cutting\-edge financial technology with exceptional team expertise to transform the business financial landscape. Jeeves has been recognized as one of The Information's 50 Most Promising Startups in 2023, as well as a Y Combinator Top Company 2021\-2023 and won “Fintech of the Year" at the European Fintech Awards. Since graduating from Y Combinator in 2020, Jeeves has successfully raised over $380 million and is backed by top world\-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, CRV, Tencent, Stanford University, Clocktower Ventures, and founders of more than 15 unicorns including David Velez (Nubank), Carlos Garcia (Kavak) and Sebastián Mejía (Rappi). As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient server\-side applications. You will work closely with cross\-functional teams to deliver high\-quality software solutions that meet our business needs. **Location** : This role is open to full\-time remote work **or** an option to be based out of São Paulo, Brazil, as a hybrid position where there is an opportunity to come into our office at complexo JK Iguatemi. **Job Responsibilities:** * Design, develop, and maintain server\-side applications using Node.js * Collaborate with front\-end developers to integrate user\-facing elements with server\-side logic * Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices * Optimize applications for maximum performance and scalability * Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code * Implement security and data protection measures * Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members * Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance * Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications remain cutting\-edge * Mentor junior developers and contribute to the growth of the development team **Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field * 5\+ years of experience in software development with a focus on Node.js * Strong proficiency with JavaScript and TypeScript * Experience with RESTful API design and development * Familiarity with front\-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular) * Knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling * Experience with version control systems, such as Git * Strong problem\-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues * Excellent communication and collaboration skills * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus * Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus * Fluent in English, Jeeves is a global company and English is the language we use internally to communicate between regions We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.