--- title: 'Staff Software Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript) at Encora' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/staff-software-engineer-node-js-typescript-encora-mexico-j8jhjdxbasqv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Staff Software Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript) at Encora - **Company:** Encora - **Location:** Mexico - **Posted:** 2026-07-25 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/encora10/jobs/5196245007 ## Job description Job Title: Staff Software Engineer (Backend) Key Skills: Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, Microservices, REST/GraphQL/gRPC, PostgreSQL/MySQL, DynamoDB/MongoDB, Kafka, Redis, DataDog Experience: 10+ years Locations: Hermosillo, Mexico or Mexico City Mode: Onsite/Hybrid We at Coforge are hiring Position (22562) with the following skill set. We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer with 10+ years of professional experience to join our engineer team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in backend development, cloud-native solutions on AWS, and the design of large-scale, highly available systems. This role requires advanced experience building and operating microservices, APIs, and event-driven systems, with a strong focus on backend architecture, system design, and technical leadership. Experience with the Node.js ecosystem is preferred; candidates without Node experience but with a strong background in distributed systems, services, APIs, and backend development who are willing to learn are encouraged to apply. The candidate will define reusable and scalable back-end architectures, drive design decisions, mentor engineers, and deliver high-quality systems at scale. ## Responsibilities - Define and drive reusable, reliable, and scalable back-end architectures across platform and integrations. - Lead the design, work breakdown, and development of high-performance, API-based backend services that meet service-level objectives (SLOs) and scale with business demand. - Champion technical excellence by promoting best practices in system design, operational maturity, and engineering quality. - Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and product partners to align on back-end strategies and standards, improve API and integration consistency, and reduce duplication. - Serve as a back-end thought leader and mentor, coaching engineers and shaping team- and department-wide best practices. - Treat components and libraries as products — develop excellent documentation, usage patterns, and internal developer experience (DX). - Modernize legacy systems and upgrade legacy technology stacks. - Contribute full-stack as needed, collaborating with backend developers to integrate UIs with APIs. - Participate in an on-call rotation, providing prompt incident resolution and conducting postmortems to improve system reliability. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience. - 10+ years of experience in backend software development, with a strong focus on designing, building, and operating large-scale and highly available systems, including microservices architectures, APIs, and event-driven systems. - 3+ years architecting and building cloud-native solutions on AWS, leveraging services such as EKS, RDS, MSK, S3, and Lambda, including deploying, monitoring, and scaling applications in production. - Strong system design skills with the ability to evaluate trade-offs, drive consensus, and document design decisions effectively. - Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and gRPC, selecting the most appropriate interface for given technical and business requirements. - In-depth knowledge of relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB) data stores, caching strategies (Redis), and messaging systems (Kafka), implemented at scale. - Proven experience building observability into systems using tools like DataDog or OpenTelemetry. - Understanding of modern application security principles, including secure API design, data encryption, authentication/authorization (OAuth2, JWT), and role-based access control. - Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, infrastructure as code, and security integration throughout the SDLC. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Proven experience mentoring engineers and supporting their growth in technical depth, architecture, and leadership. - Experience modernizing legacy systems and upgrading legacy technology stacks. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with the Node.js ecosystem. - Experience with serverless and event-driven architectures. - Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. - Experience working in large-scale or high-availability production environments. - Experience leading technical initiatives across team boundaries. Posted On: July 24, 2026 At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality. ## About Encora ## Core Business - Primary industry: IT Services and IT Consulting; digital product engineering; AI and cloud services - Target customers: B2B, enterprise, digital-native organizations, and large corporations seeking modernization and innovation acceleration - Mission: To deliver innovation acceleration and industry contextual modernization to clients through AI-first design, orchestration, and engineering services - Vision: To power a world where every enterprise is endlessly composable, driven by digital workers, infinite scalability, and the freedom to innovate without limits ## Products & Services - **Encora AIVA™**: An orchestration platform for AI-native engineering, enabling composable enterprise systems that sense change and reconfigure in real time. - **Software Engineering Services**: Full-stack development, cloud migration, data engineering, AI/ML solutions, and product engineering across industries (fintech, healthcare, retail, etc.). - **Nearshore Delivery Model**: Global delivery centers in the Americas, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, providing nearshore agility with global scale. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Coforge; acquisition terms not publicly detailed) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue: USD $630 million (latest); Total Funding: USD $215 million across 3 rounds - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Warburg Pincus (lead investor in $200M PE round in 2019); Coforge Limited (parent company post-acquisition) - **Growth Signals**: - Acquired by Coforge (April 2026) – financial consolidation from May 1, 2026, with a 20–25% G&A reduction target - Workforce of ~6,191 employees (down 0.4% YoY) operating in 42 countries - Active job postings: 349 (+53.1% YoY) - Recognized as “Best Companies to Work For” in India (2025), top 4 among multinationals in Brazil, and top 10 in Peru ## Competitive Advantages - **Global Nearshore Scale**: 9,500+ engineers, designers, and domain experts across 42 countries, offering cost-effective, time-zone-aligned delivery. - **AI-First Engineering**: Proprietary Encora AIVA™ platform for orchestrating AI-native solutions, differentiating from traditional IT services firms. - **Deep Industry Expertise**: Hyperspecialized in cloud, data, and AI with a track record of serving digital-native clients and large enterprises. - **Acquisition Backing**: Integration into Coforge provides access to larger client programs and expanded career pathways. ## Strategic Focus - **Post-Acquisition Integration**: Seamlessly merging with Coforge while maintaining Encora’s brand and delivery capabilities. Near-term priorities include org restructuring, process alignment, and cost synergy realization. - **AI-Native Services**: Doubling down on AI agents, trusted AI governance, and outcome-led engineering to move clients beyond experimentation. - **Talent Development**: Expanding learning & development programs (AWS, Azure, Snowflake, GCP, Databricks certifications) and internal mobility to retain top engineers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Recognition**: Certified “Great Place to Work” in multiple regions; recognized by Comparably for Career Growth, Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, and Company Happiness. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Flexible work-from-home scheme; remote workers in Mexico receive a monthly allowance of MXN 700 for internet/electricity, plus desk and chair after 3 months. No dress code, pet-friendly environment. - **Perks & Benefits** (varies by location): - Top-of-the-line MacBook Pro - Unlimited book budget and training/certification support - Private health insurance (including family) with dental and life insurance - 12 days paid vacation from day one (Mexico), 5 days PTO, 30 days aguinaldo (mandatory annual bonus) - Psychotherapy support (12 sessions covered fully) - Savings fund, grocery vouchers, and snack stations in select offices - **Considerations**: Compensation inconsistency across geographies and accounts; project-dependent stability; change fatigue from post-acquisition integration. Candidates should confirm review cycles, salary bands, and account assignment during interviews. ## Sources 1. [wellfound.com](https://www.encora.com/?avantica-is-now-encora) – Encora company profile (revenue, funding, employees) 2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/encorainc) – Encora LinkedIn page (followers, recent departures, locations) 3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/encora/faq/workplace-perception) – Workplace perception analysis (post-acquisition integration, compensation, culture) 4. [assets.ctfassets.net](https://assets.ctfassets.net/yon5rraf34cy/4MbvOWuHfRCr3sdTTjxiKn/0c58eaca56fffcd235e68110fcc2664e/FAQ_Encora_Inc_-_Mexico.pdf) – Encora Mexico FAQ (benefits, remote work, leave policies) 5. [careers.encora.com](https://careers.encora.com/why-encora) – Encora careers page (values, mission, recognition) ## Other roles at Encora - [Líder Técnico Java](https://feeny.ai/job/lider-tecnico-java-encora-peru-nphfjh98a9ep) — Peru - [Ingeniero QA Senior – Automation](https://feeny.ai/job/ingeniero-qa-senior-automation-encora-peru-wz16n40j3wtp) — Peru - [Líder Técnico Java Multivendor](https://feeny.ai/job/lider-tecnico-java-multivendor-encora-peru-y0qapde75wzr) — Peru - [Ingeniero QA Senior](https://feeny.ai/job/ingeniero-qa-senior-encora-peru-wvkcnrvxphbc) — Peru - [Software Engineer – Product Development](https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-product-development-encora-peru-c0xy8xmm6df2) — Peru - [Senior Agile Project Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-agile-project-manager-encora-peru-zv7sc0xcvn3r) — Peru - [Test Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/test-engineer-encora-peru-5w1pcw02q6hz) — Peru - [Desarrollador iOS Semi Senior](https://feeny.ai/job/desarrollador-ios-semi-senior-encora-peru-t27367m3dpmw) — Peru - [Analista QA Funcional Semi Senior](https://feeny.ai/job/analista-qa-funcional-semi-senior-encora-peru-ee083s5hp9gt) — Peru - [Desarrollador Android Semi Senior](https://feeny.ai/job/desarrollador-android-semi-senior-encora-peru-gtedhfz6fppd) — Peru