We are expanding our engineering team in Brazil and are looking for a senior full-stack engineer with a strong backend focus who will take ownership of backend systems while working directly with clients.
This role requires an engineer who combines system architecture, strong backend engineering, and a deep understanding of modern frontend capabilities. You will be working closely with our frontend team, expanding the backend team and helping shape backend engineering practices going forward.
This is a remote position, open to candidates located in Brazil, to work with all our global teams.
All communications and collaboration will be conducted in English.
Senior Backend / Full-Stack Engineer (E-commerce)
Brazil
Full-time
Permanent employee
Role summary
About you
Core expectations
Technology stack
What this role involves
Key traits we value
- Strong sense of ownership and ability to take responsibility for systems end-to-end
- Ability to work directly with clients (professional English required)
- Senior full-stack engineer with strong backend focus
- Strong ecommerce experience and understanding of ecommerce flows and business processes
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture and scalable systems
- Strong experience with in-memory databases and caching layers
- Good understanding of modern browser capabilities, including:
- IndexedDB
- Web Workers
- Frontend/backend interaction patterns
- Strong understanding of AI coding assistants, including:
- What they can and cannot do
- When they can safely accelerate development
- When engineering judgement must override them
Technology stack
- Backend
- PHP (primary)
- Python (nice to have)
- Frontend
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- React
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS
- Terraform
- Databases
- MySQL / MariaDB
- Redis / Dragonfly
- DynamoDB
- APIs & Pipelines
- SQL pipelines
- AWS Lambda
- API Gateway
- Tooling
- GitLab
- CI/CD pipelines
- E-commerce
- Experience with e-commerce platforms such as:
- Magento
- Custom e-commerce systems
- Open-source e-commerce platforms
What this role involves
- Designing and owning backend architecture
- Building scalable e-commerce systems
- Working closely with frontend engineers on complex browser-driven workflows
- Maintaining high engineering discipline and system reliability
- Working directly with clients to translate business processes into robust technical solutions
- Using AI coding assistants responsibly to accelerate development without sacrificing engineering quality
Key traits we value
- Ownership mindset
- Strong engineering judgement
- Ability to reason about systems end-to-end
- Discipline around architecture, data structures, and business processes
Working at Visualr
Join a dynamic, collaborative environment with skilled colleagues, working on complex projects within a multinational group, with competitive compensation and growth opportunities across countries.
What to expect
Application Process
We want to work with people who are passionate about making an impact and who are excited to join our agency. If your values align with Visualr and you have the skills, experience, composure, creative flair and desire to succeed, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your resume, a two-minute video presentation of yourself in English, and a portfolio or GitHub account by clicking the "SUBMIT APPLICATION" button below. Applications will be accepted until 20/05/2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
What to expect
- Be part of a dynamic and secure culture, with highly motivated, skilled colleagues, and a focus on teamwork;
- Work on complex and sophisticated projects;
- Respectful, collaborative, light, and fun environment;
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with the Brazilian market;
- Be part of a multinational business group, with growth opportunities in various areas and countries.
Application Process
We want to work with people who are passionate about making an impact and who are excited to join our agency. If your values align with Visualr and you have the skills, experience, composure, creative flair and desire to succeed, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your resume, a two-minute video presentation of yourself in English, and a portfolio or GitHub account by clicking the "SUBMIT APPLICATION" button below. Applications will be accepted until 20/05/2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About us
A global team of experts with deep experience in crafting innovative digital solutions and united by a shared passion for excellence.