Software Engineer - TypeScript

There are NO limits to your career: come shape the future and be part of a truly unique global culture at OutSystems!

About This Role

A global leader in modern development platforms, OutSystems is focused on enabling any organization to innovate through software. We are changing the way software is built with the low-code platform most preferred by developers and empowering organizations to create and deploy critical applications that transform their business rapidly. To support our growth and commitment to hiring exceptional performers, we are looking for a Software Engineer based in Portugal.

As a Software Engineer in the OutSystems R&D, you’ll be a member of the group of teams responsible for developing the next generation of capabilities of one of our platform components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use well-known technologies and programming languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, React) to develop some of the platform frontend capabilities;

• Improve performance and scalability of our components to make sure it responds to our customers needs;

• Work close to our customers, designers and other R&D development teams;

• Knowledge of product development best practices, continuous delivery, and testing;

• Experience in designing and communicating high-level functional designs and solutions.

• Last-line troubleshoot of complex incidents created by the solutions developed in your team, having on-call support rotation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar. If you do not have one but you are really good (and can show it), we still want to hear from you;

• 1 or more years of software development experience;

• Knowledge of software engineering principles, Object Oriented Programing and algorithms;

• Good coding skills in one or more of these technologies is a plus: TypeScript, Javascript, React;

• Basic understanding of C# and interest in compiler technologies.

• Familiarity with modern front-end development tools (e.g., Webpack, Rolloup, ESBuild).

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Good troubleshooting skills;

• Good level of autonomy;

• Good communication skills and fluency in English.

• Availability to participate in an on-call rotation;

Ways to Stand out

• Drive to understand what are the upcoming technologies and frameworks;

• Knowledge of Playwright or similar automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).

• Drive to understand and follow up on how JavaScript has evolved and continues to evolve.

• Experience in designing, building, and/or managing scalable systems in the cloud (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).

The Longer Story:

One of the fastest-growing B2B software companies in the world, OutSystems is on a mission to enable every organization to innovate through software. We are looking for talented and motivated people to join us in helping companies solve some of their most strategic business challenges, from modernizing their workplace processes to transforming their employee and customer experiences. As a member of the OutSystems global team, you will help build, deliver, manage, and evolve the software that is a low-code market leader and preferred by professional developers around the world.

OutSystems is a truly global company, with more than 525,000 developer community members, 1,700 employees, 400 partners, and thousands of active customers in over 87 countries and across 22 industries. Founded in 2001, OutSystems has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, the UAE, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore, and of course has a thriving, worldwide community of remote employees.

Working at OutSystems

We do not have many rules, but we do have high standards and a culture of global collaboration. Our commitment to our culture is highlighted in The Small Book of the Few Big Rules, written by our Founder and CEO, Paulo Rosado. This commitment to culture landed us in the Forbes top cloud computing employers four years in a row.

We grow, change, and innovate, and give our teams the space to be proactive and creative.

• We care about growth and development. Vertical career progression is obvious, and we also encourage lateral moves, joining different teams, and mastering new skills. 

• Global colleagues who are as smart, hardworking, and driven as you. 

• Our DNA is disrupting the status quo. It is why our company exists.

• We “Ask Why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and often uncovers a better, more agile way.

What do we have to offer you? 

• A company that continues to grow, change and innovate, and gives our teams the space to be proactive and creative. 

• Real career opportunities. We care about growth and development. Vertical career progression is an obvious possibility, but we also offer the possibility for lateral moves, joining different teams, and mastering specific skills. 

• Work colleagues that are as smart, hardworking and driven as you – and a team that is global. 

• A company culture that is based on transparency, teamwork and excellence (as promised in our Small Book of the Few Big Rules and delivered every day.) 

• Disrupting the status quo is in our DNA. In fact, it’s why our company exists.

• We “Ask Why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and sometimes even uncover a better way.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Then we’d love to hear from you!

OutSystems nurtures an inclusive culture of diversity, where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic self and perform at their best. A company that embraces the creativity and innovation that comes through diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating a team that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, place of origin, color, age, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by law.

Join us in disrupting the status quo of the low-code market, we give you the power to "Ask Why", you give our customers the power to innovate through software!