Backend Engineer
Buenos Aires
Engineering – Engineering /
Contractor /
Hybrid
WHO WE ARE
SQUIRE is the leading business management system designed for the needs of barbers, shop owners, and their communities. We believe the pursuit of artistry and autonomy should not be restricted by the complexities of running a business. With SQUIRE, we provide custom-branded tools, resources, and guidance to help barbers of all stages and experience levels attract and retain more customers, efficiently manage their shop operations, and increase their revenue.
Founded in 2015, SQUIRE is trusted by barbers in 4,000+ shops in more than a thousand cities around the globe. From streamlined booking and opening new shops to real-time earning dashboards and building lasting customer relationships, SQUIRE supports shop owners in seamlessly bridging the gap between their personal craft and business goals. SQUIRE enables barbers everywhere to unlock their full potential both as artists and as entrepreneurs.
For more information, please visit getsquire.com or download the SQUIRE app from the App or Play Store.
SUMMARY
The Backend Engineer plays a crucial role in building and maintaining high-quality product features for our platform application. This role is part of the Platform Community, with hiring and technology policies defined and owned by the Engineering Manager.
REPORTS TO
Engineering Manager
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and maintain high-quality product features for applications using Node.js
- Collaborate with the product team and other engineers to ensure seamless integration of the Engage Module with the frontend application
- Actively participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve overall code quality
- Participate in interview panels related to platform development hiring
- Contribute to the Platform Community, sharing knowledge and helping to shape hiring and technology policies
- Work closely with the Engineering Manager, following the guidelines and direction provided by the Engineering Manager
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and other technical issues
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned based on business needs.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATION
- At least 3 years of experience in application development using Node.js
- Strong knowledge of architecture patterns, frameworks, and best practices
- Experience with version control systems like Git
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferred
- Prior payments or FinTech experience is a plus
- English proficiency is a must. You must be able to clearly communicate your ideas and work with English-speaking team members
- Must be based in Buenos Aires with availability to work on-site in our office in CABA two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
Interview Accommodations
SQUIRE is committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to recruiting@getsquire.com and someone on our team will respond to your request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SQUIRE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
SQUIRE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
