Design, build, and maintain backend services in Node.js/Express with TypeScript. Work with PostgreSQL for schema design, queries, and performance optimization. Implement APIs and integrations with external systems and internal services. Ensure backend systems are reliable, secure, and scalable. Build and maintain frontend components in TypeScript, using React/Next.js. Collaborate with design teams to translate wireframes and user flows into responsive, high-quality UI. Ensure robust, maintainable, and low-defect code. Write and maintain unit tests. Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback. Engage in architectural discussions and system design decisions. Work cross-functionally with PMs, designers, and non-technical stakeholders to align on priorities and timelines. Deliver high-quality features quickly in a fast-paced startup environment. Help define engineering standards (coding style, testing, CI/CD) for our international team. Serve as the anchor engineer for the São Paulo office, with potential to grow into mentorship or leadership as the team expands. Model best practices in communication, collaboration, and technical execution.