Jr Node Developer

We're looking for a Junior Developer to join our multicultural team and be part of the full development cycle of web and mobile apps: including understanding business needs, designing solutions for specific problems, and developing the product. They should demonstrate a willingness to learn new things from other team members and best practices around them, and collaborate with different roles to achieve the best results. The goal is to develop high-quality software, providing value aligned with our client's business needs and our high standards.

This position is open to candidates currently living in Montevideo or Buenos Aires (CABA).

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

• Develop high-quality code, which is well-designed and testable, supported by more experienced developers.
• Active participation and collaboration with the team to achieve the project goals. For example, by actively participating in instances of the project like planning and review calls, maintenance of artifacts used in the project, etc.
• Write meaningful code reviews.
• Execute the right level of documentation for the project, for example, readme, API documentation.
• Collaborate with internal initiatives.

Which skills and experience do we envision for this role?

• +1 year of experience in the IT field.
• Software experience from degree studies.
• Experience with Node.js to build RESTful APIs, preferably using frameworks such as Express or NestJS.
• Understanding of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Basic knowledge of SQL queries, data modeling concepts, and asynchronous programming (Promises, async/await).
• Intermediate knowledge of design patterns and most used architectures.
• Experience with Git and version control workflows.
• Intermediate to advanced English skills.
• Ability to communicate with different stakeholders: team, client, managers.
• Experience working in Agile environments using methodologies such as Scrum, including estimation techniques, collaborating on user story writing, and defining acceptance criteria.
• Experience with AI development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot,Codex or Claude.

Join Our Team And Enjoy

• Access to Rootstrap University, Conferences/Certifications, and a Mentorship Program for your professional growth.
• Learning Bonus.
• Opportunities to organize cross-functional initiatives and receive 360 Feedback to improve your skills continuously.
• The flexibility to work remotely or from our offices in Montevideo or Buenos Aires with a flexible schedule and a Workation program available after the first year with the company. During the first year, we encourage a hybrid work dynamic to support onboarding, collaboration, and continuous guidance as you grow into the role.
• Gym benefits, psychological counseling, and weekly lunch reimbursements with special foods in the offices.
• An Onboarding kit and access to cutting-edge technologies and tools to make your work easier.
• Referrals program bonuses, After offices, Prizes, and special occasion gifts to celebrate your achievements.
• People Care referent to support your well-being and personal development.

We value your well-being and happiness. We grow together!

How We Work

• We offer a flexible and diverse work environment that fosters multicultural talent
• We value autonomy and creativity. We want people to bring ideas to the table and to think as leaders.
• We put our focus on real human connections.
• We have a commitment to excellence.

At Rootstrap, we help companies launch, grow, and scale their digital products and services. With over 290 global team members, we’ve built products for clients like MasterClass, Universal, Google, as well as innovative startups and inspired pioneers. Earning regular recognition with Fastest Growing Company & Best B2B Service Provider Industry accolades, our team prides itself on making an impact that transcends our efforts. We have offices in Uruguay, Argentina, and Colombia, providing the flexibility to work remotely. Know more about life at Rootstrap visiting https://www.rootstrap.com/careers .

We embrace an AI-first mindset, continuously exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance the way we build products, solve problems, and deliver value. Across all stages of the development process, we encourage our teams to actively leverage AI to boost productivity and drive innovation.

All of our candidate searches are covered under Uruguayan Law 19691 (the purpose of this law is to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities).

As part of our Security and Compliance process, all seniority levels and roles must follow the company’s information security policies and secure development practices, and promptly report any suspected security incidents or vulnerabilities.