Role Description

At Dropbox, we believe in simplifying the way people work together. Our mission is to empower teams to build robust, scalable, and delightful web products with confidence. Web DX team supports this mission by creating and maintaining the build systems and developer tools that make engineering at Dropbox faster, more reliable, and more productive.

As a Software Engineer on the Web DX team, you’ll contribute to projects that improve the daily workflows of Dropbox web engineers. You will help build and refine the tools and systems that power tasks such as faster builds, smoother testing, type safety, and scalable internationalization - directly impacting developer productivity and confidence.

Within Web DX, the Web Build team focuses on build-time systems and tooling, including Bazel rules, TypeScript and React integrations, i18n pipelines, and JS package management and bundling. In this role, you’ll gain valuable exposure to modern build technologies, collaborate with senior engineers to identify and solve developer pain points, and grow your expertise in scaling developer experience across a large engineering organization.

This role is an excellent opportunity to develop platform engineering skills, contribute to high-impact systems used by hundreds of engineers, and learn how to shape web development practices at scale. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence, thoughtful abstractions, and building tools that last.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of build systems and developer tools that support Dropbox’s web engineering ecosystem, including Bazel rules, TypeScript tooling, React workflows, and i18n pipelines.
• Implement improvements that help streamline and standardize the development process, such as adding automated checks, improving abstractions, or extending scaffolding to reduce complexity.
• Collaborate closely with product engineers to understand workflow challenges and help deliver solutions that improve web build speed, reliability, and consistency.
• Adopt and apply modern practices in areas like static analysis, code quality enforcement, and incremental builds, working with senior engineers to introduce and maintain best practices.
• Participate in team initiatives that improve developer productivity at scale, such as optimizing build/test loops, enhancing build pipelines, and improving i18n tooling.

On-call work may be necessary occasionally to help address bugs, outages, or other operational issues, with the goal of maintaining a stable and high-quality experience for our customers.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of software engineering experience (or strong internship/project experience for recent graduates).
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and familiarity with modern frontend frameworks such as React.
• Interest or experience in developer tooling, build systems, or productivity engineering (e.g., Bazel, RSPack, esbuild, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and improve developer workflows.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn from and work closely with senior engineers.
• Experience with static analysis, linters, or code quality tools a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to or maintaining build systems (e.g., Bazel,) or bundlers (e.g., Webpack, rspack, Rollup).
• Familiarity with build pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Hands-on experience building or extending developer productivity tools such as linters, formatters, or scaffolding generators.
• Familiarity with monorepo development and dependency management at scale.
• Exposure to internationalization (i18n) workflows or localization tooling.
• Experience improving development workflows and test/build pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to identify developer pain points and propose/implement process or tooling improvements.

Important Information 

Location: Mexico

Work Mode: Remote

ID: 20754 

Job Summary 

As a Mid Frontend Developer - React, TypeScript you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient software applications. Your role will involve leading technical projects, mentoring junior engineers, and continuously improving software development practices to ensure the delivery of robust and reliable software systems.  

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Develop and deliver high-quality frontend features using React, TypeScript, and Next.js, from prototype to production.
• Integrate frontend applications with backend services via RESTful APIs and manage data fetching efficiently.
• Build reusable, scalable UI components using modern styling systems (Tailwind CSS, design systems, headless UI).
• Ensure code quality through testing, performance optimization, and active participation in CI/CD and code review processes.

Qualifications and Skills 

• 3+ years of experience in frontend development with strong expertise in React and TypeScript.
• Solid experience with Next.js (SSR, SSG, App Router) and modern React features (hooks, Server Components).
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive design principles.
• Experience with state management and data fetching tools (React Query, SWR, Redux, Zustand, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Tailwind CSS and modern UI/component libraries (Radix UI, shadcn/ui, etc.).
• Experience with form handling and validation (React Hook Form, Zod).
• Strong experience with testing frameworks (Jest/Vitest, React Testing Library, Playwright).
• Familiarity with Node.js (basic backend/BFF knowledge).
• Experience with modern tooling and workflows (Vite/Webpack, Git, CI/CD pipelines).
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude, etc.) and strong problem-solving skills.

About Encora 
 
Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.  

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

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer who can take ownership of the codebase and infrastructure. This isn’t just a “build what you’re told” role—you’ll be the primary technical driver of the platform, making architecture decisions, shipping features end-to-end, and ensuring our systems run reliably in production. You’ll work directly with the founder and have real autonomy to shape the product’s technical direction.

Our Tech Stack

What You’ll Do

• Own the full application lifecycle—backend APIs, frontend UI, database schema, CI/CD pipelines, and production infrastructure on AWS
• Design, develop, and ship new features across the Java/Spring Boot backend and Angular frontend
• Manage and optimize our PostgreSQL database, including schema migrations (Liquibase), query performance tuning, and data integrity
• Maintain and improve AWS infrastructure: EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, and related services
• Collaborate directly with the founder to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Improve code quality through testing, code reviews, refactoring, and documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly and thoroughly
• Evaluate and adopt modern tools, frameworks, and practices to keep the platform competitive
• Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate delivery and improve code quality

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 5–8+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem (Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security)
• Solid front-end skills with Angular (TypeScript, RxJS, component architecture)
• Deep experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases—schema design, migrations, query optimization
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, IAM) or comparable cloud platforms
• Comfortable working across the entire stack and owning infrastructure alongside application code
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal) for daily collaboration
• Self-directed and proactive—you take initiative, flag issues early, and don’t wait to be told what to do
• Available during US business hours (Central Time preferred, but flexible within the Americas)

Nice to Have

• Experience with JHipster-generated applications
• Familiarity with Liquibase for database change management
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
• Background in marketplace platforms, subscription billing, or scheduling systems
• Exposure to mapping/GIS tools (Google Maps API, geospatial queries)
• Interest in or experience with AI-assisted development workflows

This position is based in Mexico City.

Summary of Role:

As a Software Development Engineer III at Palmetto, you will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling critical platform services using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React.js, Node.js). You’ll work hands-on across the stack, with a stronger emphasis on server-side architecture and API development, while collaborating closely with product, design, and engineering teammates.

This role is ideal for a passionate, growth-minded engineer who thrives in an Agile environment, brings ideas to the table, and has the technical depth to contribute to platform evolution and system scalability.

You’ll work alongside, not for, other team members – contributing your ideas, code, and energy to shape solutions that drive business outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Tactical 

• Design and implement scalable client- and server-side solutions, with an emphasis on APIs, backend services, and database integration.
• Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code across the full stack.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot production issues and propose robust solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, grooming, retrospectives) and contribute to meaningful story estimations.
• Engage in architectural discussions, technical design reviews, and contribute to Palmetto's engineering standards.
• Identify and advocate for opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and developer productivity.
• Partner cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and QA to deliver well-rounded user-centric solutions.

Team & Culture

• Actively participate in peer code reviews with a focus on knowledge sharing, mentorship, and maintaining high-quality code standards.
• Collaborate openly with others to help cultivate a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate an ownership mindset by anticipating future needs and contributing to long-term technical roadmap discussions.

Minimum Qualifications 

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and understanding of the JavaScript object model.
• Proficiency with Node.js, Express, and experience designing/consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience building and maintaining Single Page Applications (SPAs) with React.js.
• Hands-on experience working with NoSQL/document-based databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Solid understanding of core web fundamentals (HTML, CSS, security, performance).
• Strong unit and integration testing discipline; TDD experience a plus.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, code versioning (Git), and modern development workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a continuous learner mentality, and a commitment to team success.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with Fastify, NestJS or other Node.js frameworks beyond Express.
• Familiarity with server-side rendering concepts and isomorphic React applications.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization patterns (e.g., OAuth, JWT).
• Experience with front-end build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel, etc.).
• Exposure to containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Interest or experience in microservice architecture and event-driven systems.
• Practical knowledge of Agile methodologies, pair programming, and code review practices.
• Enthusiasm for building clean, scalable, and maintainable code.

Why Palmetto?

At Palmetto, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the transition to renewable energy, grow your career alongside talented peers, and make a real impact on the products we deliver. Our engineering team is scaling rapidly, and we’re seeking strong, thoughtful builders to help shape our future.