About The Role

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Elasticsearch & Node.js

Key Skills: Elasticsearch, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Docker, REST APIs, Portainer.io, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Datadog, Elasticsearch APM, AWS, GitHub Copilot, GenAI Development, Observability, Telemetry

Experience: 5-8+ years of experience.

Location: LATAM

Work Modality: Remote.
At Coforge, we are looking for a Senior Engineer – Elasticsearch & Node.js with the following profile.

Main Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services using Node.js.
Build, optimize, and manage Elasticsearch solutions, including indexing strategies, Query DSL, aggregations, and search performance tuning.
Design and develop robust REST APIs that support enterprise-grade applications and integrations.
Implement and manage containerized environments using Docker and related technologies.
Support and maintain SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
Monitor system health, performance, and application telemetry using Datadog, Elasticsearch APM, and observability tools.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance, scalability, and reliability issues across distributed systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions and deliver high-quality software products.
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, technical design sessions, and best practice initiatives.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and GenAI platforms to improve engineering productivity and code quality.
Contribute to cloud-based deployments and integrations within AWS environments.
Maintain technical documentation and ensure adherence to development, security, and operational standards.

Required Qualifications

5-8+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering, Backend Development, or related roles.
Advanced hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, including Query DSL, Aggregations, Performance Tuning, and Index Lifecycle Management (ILM).
Strong development experience with Node.js in enterprise or cloud-based environments.
Solid experience designing, developing, and maintaining REST APIs.
Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application environments.
Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
Strong knowledge of observability, monitoring, tracing, and telemetry solutions such as Datadog and Elasticsearch APM.
Experience working with distributed systems and scalable backend architectures.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot or similar GenAI solutions.
Strong understanding of software development best practices, code quality, testing, and troubleshooting.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Elastic Stack (ELK) implementations and administration.
Knowledge of Portainer.io for container management and orchestration.
Experience deploying and supporting solutions in AWS cloud environments.
Experience with TypeScript and modern JavaScript frameworks.
Exposure to Prompt Engineering and GenAI-enabled development workflows.
Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with globally distributed teams.
Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms, AI technologies, and modern observability practices.

Published on: 14-08-2026

At Coforge, we hire professionals solely based on their skills and qualifications and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.