Applaudo Studios

Job Description About You You are a technically fluent, execution-oriented professional who thrives at the intersection of product, engineering, and stakeholder management. You communicate clearly, operate independently, and bring empathy to every interaction. You are proactive and solution-oriented. You identify problems, define solutions, and drive them forward in fast-paced Agile environments. You actively leverage AI tools as part of your daily workflow to improve productivity and delivery outcomes. You feel comfortable owning a product backlog, onboarding API partners, presenting to a Change Advisory Board, and collaborating directly with clients to troubleshoot issues. You connect teams, drive accountability, and ensure initiatives move forward successfully. - Note: This position is offered under a contractor model for a period of 6 months. You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies: - 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Technical BA working alongside engineering teams in digital product or software delivery environments. - Strong fluency in Agile and Scrum, including backlog ownership, sprint ceremonies, user story writing, and acceptance criteria definition. - Strong product ownership mindset, with the ability to prioritize effectively, champion quality, and drive the Definition of Done. - Proven ability to act as a liaison between engineering teams, business stakeholders, and external technology partners. - Excellent technical communication skills, translating business requirements into technical language for audiences at all levels. - Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and authentication concepts, including error handling, log review, and defect triage. - Hands-on experience with Jira or Azure DevOps for backlog management, issue tracking, and release coordination. - Strong documentation skills covering requirements, epics, user stories, workflows, and integration touchpoints. - Active user of AI tools and copilots, with a practical focus on improving workflows and engineering productivity. - Highly self-managed, with strong ownership and proactive risk identification across concurrent initiatives. - Strong empathy and curiosity for customer and partner problems, with a practical and solution-oriented mindset. - Advanced English proficiency with conversational fluency to collaborate effectively with US-based stakeholders. You Will Be Accountable for the Following Responsibilities: - Own and maintain a well-groomed product backlog, writing user stories and acceptance criteria aligned with business needs. - Lead cross-functional project delivery and serve as the team’s single point of accountability for quality and progress. - Act as the primary coordination point between internal engineering teams and external API or integration partners. - Translate business and partner requirements into clear functional and technical specifications. - Manage intake, triage, prioritization, and assignment of technical issues, defects, and enhancement requests. - Support onboarding of API and integration partners, including requirements gathering, environment setup, testing, and go-live. - Facilitate Agile ceremonies and cross-functional working sessions with internal and external teams. - Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze logs, error reports, and support tickets to diagnose and resolve issues. - Deliver weekly status reports to stakeholders covering milestones, risks, and blockers. - Present change requests to the Change Advisory Board (CAB). - Coordinate and support UAT and partner validation activities. - Track delivery progress, dependencies, and risks across multiple concurrent initiatives. - Provide direct user support when required, including troubleshooting, feature walkthroughs, and discovery sessions. - Leverage AI tools to improve workflows, documentation quality, and delivery speed. - Identify opportunities to improve onboarding, support, and issue management processes through standardization and automation. Qualifications - Hands-on experience with Jira or Azure DevOps for backlog management and issue tracking. - Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and integrations; able to support partner onboarding and triage technical issues. - Proven ability to write user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation. - Advanced English proficiency with conversational fluency for US-based stakeholder collaboration. Additional Information About Us We Are Engineered Different. At Applaudo, talented people design, build, and scale meaningful, AI-powered solutions that create real business impact. As an AI-native organization, we collaborate across design, development, cloud, data, and artificial intelligence to turn ideas into scalable products that transform how companies operate, make decisions, and grow. We are building a high-performance culture grounded in five values: Empowering Excellence, Collaborative Teamwork, Unsolicited Respect, Consistent Transparency, and Efficient Communication. These define how we work, how we support one another, and how we hold ourselves accountable. Applaudo is a place for people who want to learn fast, take ownership, and work alongside strong teams they are proud to belong to. Joining us means being part of an organization that is evolving intentionally, investing in modern ways of working, and leading AI-native transformation at scale.

Title: Industry Expert Location: New York, NY, USA Work Type: Remote, Full Time Job Description: About Applaudo Applaudo is a technology services company with 700+ collaborators and 13+ years building digital products for clients across the Americas. We are a Google Strategic Partner with a track record of delivering for airlines, sports franchises, financial services, and public sector clients. We are now entering a new chapter: platform-scale, AI-native growth powered by a dual engine of organic expansion and disciplined acquisitions across LATAM. Job Description Our Industry Experts Program connects Applaudo with decision-makers through warm, trusted introductions — not cold outreach. As an Industry Expert, you leverage your professional network to open doors and earn a commission on every deal closed from your introductions. This is a fully remote, independent contractor partnership. You will be accountable for the following responsibilities: - Identify and introduce qualified contacts from your network who could benefit from Applaudo’s services - Provide warm introductions to key decision-makers (VP level and above) - Collaborate with Applaudo’s sales team on target profiles and introduction strategy - Participate in periodic check-ins and activation campaigns - Share industry context that helps our team tailor their approach You bring to Applaudo: - 10+ years of experience in leadership, advisory, or consulting roles - C-level, VP, Director, or senior consultant profile - Active network of decision-makers across enterprise or high-growth organizations - Strong reputation and credibility within your industry - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (mandatory) - Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial, results-driven mindset What’s in it for you: - Commission paid on every closed deal from your introduced contacts - Dedicated point of contact on Applaudo’s sales team - Onboarding and enablement materials to get you up to speed quickly - Fully remote — no minimum hours, no geographic restrictions - Flexibility to maintain your current role or business alongside this partnership. About Us We Are Engineered Different. At Applaudo, talented people design, build, and scale meaningful, AI-powered solutions that create real business impact. As an AI-native organization, we collaborate across design, development, cloud, data, and artificial intelligence to turn ideas into scalable products that transform how companies operate, make decisions, and grow. We are building a high-performance culture grounded in five values: Empowering Excellence, Collaborative Teamwork, Unsolicited Respect, Consistent Transparency, and Efficient Communication. These define how we work, how we support one another, and how we hold ourselves accountable. Applaudo is a place for people who want to learn fast, take ownership, and work alongside strong teams they are proud to belong to. Joining us means being part of an organization that is evolving intentionally, investing in modern ways of working, and leading AI-native transformation at scale.

Job Description About You You are a backend developer who enjoys building scalable services and working with modern technologies. You are comfortable working with Node.js and Python, and you have experience developing APIs, handling real-world integrations, and contributing to systems where performance and reliability matter. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and take ownership of the solutions you deliver. You are also comfortable working in environments where AI is part of the development ecosystem, using it as a tool to improve how you build, troubleshoot, and document backend services. You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies: - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - 4+ years of experience in backend development. - Strong experience with Node.js (NestJS or similar frameworks). - Practical experience with Python (FastAPI or similar frameworks). - Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices. - Solid understanding of backend security, authentication, and SSL. - Functional knowledge of cloud environments (Azure preferred). - Experience debugging and resolving issues in non-production environments. - Familiarity with testing practices, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. - Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. - Strong sense of ownership and responsibility for delivered solutions. - Experience working with data processing or integrations is a plus. - Exposure to AI-assisted development tools is a plus. - Advanced English proficiency is required, as you will work directly with US-based clients. You Will Be Accountable for the Following Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and Python. - Design and implement RESTful APIs aligned with business requirements. - Build and maintain business logic ensuring performance and reliability. - Integrate backend services with internal and external systems. - Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices. - Troubleshoot and resolve issues in non-production environments. - Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure proper integration. - Work with QA teams to support testing and defect resolution. - Participate in agile ceremonies and team discussions. - Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. - Contribute to continuous improvement of backend practices and processes Qualifications - Node.js & Python - APIs & microservices - Security (auth/SSL) - Cloud (Azure) - Debugging & testing - Git & CI/CD - English (advanced) Additional Information About Us We Are Engineered Different. At Applaudo, talented people design, build, and scale meaningful, AI-powered solutions that create real business impact. As an AI-native organization, we collaborate across design, development, cloud, data, and artificial intelligence to turn ideas into scalable products that transform how companies operate, make decisions, and grow. We are building a high-performance culture grounded in five values: Empowering Excellence, Collaborative Teamwork, Unsolicited Respect, Consistent Transparency, and Efficient Communication. These define how we work, how we support one another, and how we hold ourselves accountable. Applaudo is a place for people who want to learn fast, take ownership, and work alongside strong teams they are proud to belong to. Joining us means being part of an organization that is evolving intentionally, investing in modern ways of working, and leading AI-native transformation at scale.

Job Description About You You are a frontend developer who enjoys building high-quality, performant user interfaces using React. You have experience working on complex applications, managing state, integrating with APIs, and delivering clean, maintainable, and user-friendly solutions. You pay attention to detail, take ownership of your work, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You are comfortable working in environments where AI is part of the development workflow, using it to improve efficiency, quality, and the way you build and maintain frontend applications. You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies: - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - 4+ years of experience in frontend development. - Strong experience with React (SPA applications). - Advanced knowledge of state management patterns (Redux, Context API, or similar). - Experience optimizing frontend performance. - Solid understanding of UX and accessibility principles. - Experience with frontend testing strategies (Jest, React Testing Library, or similar). - Experience integrating frontend applications with backend services and APIs. - Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows. - Strong attention to detail and focus on UI quality. - Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills. - Effective communication and teamwork skills. - Strong ownership of frontend deliverables and code quality. - Exposure to AI-assisted development tools is a plus. - Advanced English proficiency is required, as you will work directly with US-based clients. You Will Be Accountable for the Following Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain web applications using React. - Build reusable and maintainable UI components. - Manage application state across complex user flows. - Optimize application performance and responsiveness. - Integrate frontend solutions with backend services and APIs. - Ensure UI quality, usability, and accessibility standards. - Collaborate with backend developers, QA engineers, and stakeholders. - Participate in agile ceremonies and technical discussions. - Write clean, consistent, and maintainable code. - Develop and maintain frontend tests. - Document components and technical decisions. - Contribute to continuous improvement of frontend practices and standards Qualifications - React (SPA) - State management (Redux/Context) - API integration - Performance optimization - UX & accessibility - Testing (Jest/RTL) - Git & CI/CD - English (advanced) Additional Information About Us We Are Engineered Different. At Applaudo, talented people design, build, and scale meaningful, AI-powered solutions that create real business impact. As an AI-native organization, we collaborate across design, development, cloud, data, and artificial intelligence to turn ideas into scalable products that transform how companies operate, make decisions, and grow. We are building a high-performance culture grounded in five values: Empowering Excellence, Collaborative Teamwork, Unsolicited Respect, Consistent Transparency, and Efficient Communication. These define how we work, how we support one another, and how we hold ourselves accountable. Applaudo is a place for people who want to learn fast, take ownership, and work alongside strong teams they are proud to belong to. Joining us means being part of an organization that is evolving intentionally, investing in modern ways of working, and leading AI-native transformation at scale.

Job Description About You You are a self-directed Full Stack Engineer with strong expertise in Python and Vue.js. You take ownership, move quickly, and don’t wait to be unblocked, you proactively identify issues, propose solutions, and drive execution forward. You are comfortable working in fast-paced, high-expectation environments, contributing from day one while collaborating with distributed teams. You bring a strong sense of autonomy, accountability, and clear communication. This role offers two complementary tracks: Backend-focused or Frontend-focused, depending on your strengths. Note: This position is offered under a contractor model for an initial period of 3 months, with extension potential. You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies: - 6+ years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer. - Strong proficiency in Python (backend track) or Vue.js (frontend track). - Strong experience with TypeScript across frontend and backend contexts. - Experience working in cloud-native or serverless environments. - Experience designing and consuming APIs and machine-to-machine integrations. - Ability to work autonomously within established frameworks without the need for close supervision. - Proactive communication skills, with the ability to identify blockers and propose solutions early. - Advanced English proficiency, working with distributed teams and stakeholders. Backend-focused (preferred experience): - Strong production experience with Python for APIs, services, and AWS Lambda. - Familiarity with frontend development using Vue.js. Frontend-focused (preferred experience): - Strong production experience with Vue.js, TypeScript, and modern UI development. - Solid CSS skills including responsive design and component-based styling. - Familiarity with backend development using Python. Nice to have: - Experience with AWS Lambda, Serverless Framework, or SAM. - Experience with Auth0 or Cognito. - Experience with WebSockets or real-time communication. - Experience with E2E testing frameworks such as Selenium. - Knowledge of frontend security best practices (XSS, injection prevention). You Will Be Accountable for the Following Responsibilities: - Deliver features aligned with the team backlog from day one. - Own delivery within your primary stack (backend services/APIs or frontend UI/dashboard). - Contribute to cross-stack tasks as needed. - Collaborate with the Tech Lead on architecture-aligned decisions. - Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards. - Proactively identify and communicate blockers, risks, and dependencies. Qualifications - 6+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Engineer. - Strong proficiency in Python or Vue.js - Experience in cloud-native or serverless environments. - Advanced English proficiency Additional Information About Us We Are Engineered Different. At Applaudo, talented people design, build, and scale meaningful, AI-powered solutions that create real business impact. As an AI-native organization, we collaborate across design, development, cloud, data, and artificial intelligence to turn ideas into scalable products that transform how companies operate, make decisions, and grow. We are building a high-performance culture grounded in five values: Empowering Excellence, Collaborative Teamwork, Unsolicited Respect, Consistent Transparency, and Efficient Communication. These define how we work, how we support one another, and how we hold ourselves accountable. Applaudo is a place for people who want to learn fast, take ownership, and work alongside strong teams they are proud to belong to. Joining us means being part of an organization that is evolving intentionally, investing in modern ways of working, and leading AI-native transformation at scale.