Software Architect (AWS, NodeJS) - Remote, Latin America

Bluelight is a leading software consultancy dedicated to designing and developing innovative technology that enhances users' lives. With a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients, Bluelight excels in its focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Our mission is not only to create cutting-edge applications but also to foster a collaborative and enriching work environment where each team member can grow and thrive.

With a presence across the United States and Central/South America, Bluelight is in an exciting phase of expansion, continually seeking exceptional talent to join its dynamic and diverse community. We are looking for a skilled individual to join our rapidly growing team at Bluelight. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where everyone's opinions and efforts are valued and appreciated.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to challenging and meaningful projects, developing high-quality applications that stand out in the market. We value continuous learning, personal growth, and hard work, offering a collaborative environment that promotes professional development. If you are passionate about software development and eager to be part of a growing software consultancy, we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting journey.

Requirements

• 8+ years professional software development experience, with 3+ years in an architecture-focused roleDeep experience designing low-latency service architectures in AWS, including judgment about when distributed components (queues, caches, search projections) earn their placeExperience designing to explicit latency budgets (p95/p99), including synchronous durable commits in hot pathsExperience designing audit/evidence systems: append-only event logs, versioned or bitemporal fact models, and deterministic historical replayExperience designing fail-open/fail-closed/degraded-state semantics and outage posturesProven experience architecting secure multi-tenant environments, including tradeoff analysis (RLS vs. schema-per-tenant vs. database-per-tenant)Deep experience with PostgreSQL/AuroraDB and Row-Level Security (RLS) at a data-modeling and architecture levelExpertise in designing and building scalable RESTful APIsExperience architecting SDK integrations to other servicesStrong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript across the stackExperience building capacity models and cloud cost/performance projections (AWS Well-Architected Framework)Experience establishing technical standards, conducting architecture and code reviews, and mentoring engineering teamsExperience producing architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical decision records (ADRs)Experience presenting and defending architecture decisions in client engineering and security reviewsExperience working with AI coding assistants as part of daily developmentSubstantial background architecting large, complex systems end-to-endAbility to overlap US business hoursBachelor's degree requiredExtreme ownership and accountability for deliverablesClient-focused dedication to team commitmentsBest practices knowledge and adherenceStrong problem-solving ability and technical leadership skillsPositive mindset and can-do attitudeMeticulous attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in compliance-sensitive or regulated domains (e.g., TCPA/DNC, fintech decisioning, audit-heavy systems)Experience with event-driven design, message queues, and caching strategies at scaleAdvanced degree Company Benefits Competitive salary and bonuses, including performance-based salary increases.Generous paid-time-off policyFlexible working hoursWork remotelyContinuing education, training, conferencesCompany-sponsored coursework, exams, and certifications Being a consultant in our team is a fun, challenging, and rewarding career choice.
• Your contributions are highly valued by clients, and the work you do often has a direct and significant impact on their busi