Senior Full Stack Engineer
@ CookUnity

Hybrid
$150,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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About CookUnity

CookUnity was founded in 2018 with the mission to reconnect food with quality and passion by empowering chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year and is expanding into a marketplace that connects chefs with consumers.

About The Team

The Menu Team is part of the Marketplace Zone, focused on creating a seamless menu experience that allows users to browse, explore, and choose meals. They also manage the accuracy and stability of the menu data.

The Role

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer on the Menu Team, you will build and optimize backend services and APIs powering CookUnity’s menu experience. You will work on the Server-Driven UI (SDUI) service within the Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) architecture and collaborate closely with product, mobile/web engineers, and designers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
  • Implement and optimize the BFF layer for efficient data handling.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new menu features.
  • Optimize database queries and caching strategies.
  • Improve monitoring, observability, and logging.
  • Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

Minimum Requirements

  • +5 years of backend development experience using Kotlin or JVM based languages.
  • Expertise with Node.js, TypeScript, and ReactJS or similar.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and BFF architectures.
  • Experience with SQL databases and query optimization.
  • Experience with service-oriented architectures and microservices.
  • Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
  • Advanced English communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

  • Knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with observability tools like DataDog.
  • Experience with AI coding tools.

Benefits

  • Paid in USD.
  • Remote work with flexible design of your schedule.
  • 15 business days vacation from day one and 16 paid Argentinean holidays.
  • Healthcare stipend, personalized English coach, and other perks.
  • 5-year sabbatical option and comprehensive family and compassionate leave.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application. If a fit is found, CookUnity will contact you. CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key skills/competency

  • Backend
  • API
  • Node.js
  • Kotlin
  • TypeScript
  • ReactJS
  • SQL
  • Microservices
  • BFF
  • Cloud
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How to Get Hired at CookUnity

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research CookUnity's culture: Study their mission and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight backend and API experience.
  • Showcase technical skills: Emphasize Kotlin, Node.js, and TypeScript expertise.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review BFF and microservices concepts.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review BFF architecture fundamentals.
Practice Kotlin and Node.js coding challenges.
Optimize SQL queries on sample databases.
Study API and microservices design patterns.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss a past team conflict resolution.
Explain a challenging project delivery experience.
Describe collaboration in cross-functional teams.
Share how feedback improved your work.

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