SMASH, Who we are?
We are agents for tech professionals in Costa Rica and Colombia that help them build careers in the United States.
We believe in long-lasting relationships with our talent. We invest time getting to know them and understanding what they seek as their professional next step.
We aim to find the perfect match. As agents, we pair our talent with our US clients, not only by their technical skills but as a cultural fit. Our core competency is to find the right talent fast.
We purposefully move away from the “contractor” or “outsourcing” type of relationship. Our clients don’t want contractors or “just a service.” Neither does our talent.
Our Benefits
- Work from everywhere
- Private Medical Insurance
- English Academy for Employees and Relative
- Business Skills Coach – Certifications
- Events and Additional Perks
This is a remote position for Costa Rica and Colombia
This position is Remote to work with a US Company; you will require to have Citizenship or a work permit from Costa Rica or Colombia to apply for this role
We are looking for a Full Stack Web Developer with a strong front-end focus to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience building modern, responsive web applications using React with Next.js, and strong proficiency in vanilla JavaScript. While the primary need is front-end development, experience with back-end technologies—especially Golang—is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and maintain front-end features using React, Next.js, and JavaScript
- Collaborate with design and product teams to build user-friendly, performant web interfaces
- Contribute to back-end development, ideally using Golang, or other server-side technologies
- Work with databases such as MongoDB and MySQL
- Participate in code reviews and agile development processes
- Proven experience with React and Next.js
- Strong understanding of vanilla JavaScript and front-end architecture
- Experience with back-end development (Golang preferred, but not required)
- Familiarity with MongoDB and MySQL
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Experience with Golang or willingness to learn
- Familiarity with full-stack application deployment and performance optimization
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