Location: Costa Rica
What does the client’s business do?
The client helps companies track, manage, and win government contracts more efficiently.
We have worked with this company several times, and recently, they came to us looking for a LATAM Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software solutions.
What were the requirements?
They were looking for a software engineer with strong full-stack development experience and deep knowledge of both front-end and back-end technologies. The ideal candidate needed a passion for technology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams while leading high-impact technical projects.
Key qualifications included:
- C1/C2 level English proficiency
- 5+ years of experience with JavaScript and Node.js
- Extensive front-end experience using HTML5, CSS, React, and modern MVC frameworks
- Strong cloud computing skills, especially with AWS services (EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift, etc.)
- Expert knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Advanced proficiency with Git (branching, merging, pull requests, resolving conflicts)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Bonus skills: experience with C# .NET, React Native, and mobile development for iOS and Android
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields (preferred)
After a focused search, we connected the client with Gabriel, a highly qualified Software Engineer from Costa Rica whose technical skills and professional background were a perfect match for the role.
What are the responsibilities?
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a sophisticated, industry-leading platform using modern tools and scalable infrastructure. Responsibilities include:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the client’s fleet telematics platform while minimizing technical debt
- Leading and contributing to projects from planning through deployment
- Gaining deep knowledge of the codebase and architecture through collaboration with leadership, UI/UX, QA, support, and other developers
- Translating product requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans
- Applying best development practices such as code reviews, testing, and documentation
- Participating in agile ceremonies, including defining user stories and acceptance criteria
- Troubleshooting issues while optimizing system performance and ensuring software quality and reliability
What was the candidate’s background?
Gabriel is a Full-Stack Software Engineer with over ten years of experience in JavaScript, Node.js, React, and AWS. He has high-level English proficiency confirmed by our language assessments, enabling effective communication with cross-functional teams.
He successfully completed technical assessments, demonstrating strong skills in front-end and back-end development, database management, and cloud services, closely matching the client’s requirements. Gabriel has experience leading projects from planning to deployment, writing clean and maintainable code, and collaborating in agile environments.
He is well-positioned to continue improving the platform’s performance and scalability. His adaptable and proactive mindset makes him a valuable long-term contributor to the team’s success.
How did they find this candidate?
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