Senior Backend Engineer, Python, Java

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services, APIs, and data pipelines utilizing Python and Java on Google Cloud Platform.

• Create new backend functionalities primarily using Python.

• Maintain and improve existing Java services.

• Integrate AI/LLM functionalities into backend applications and facilitate AI-driven workflows.

• Modernize and enhance cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability.

• Leverage GitHub Copilot and other AI-assisted development tools to boost engineering productivity and enhance code quality.

• Identify, prioritize, and address security vulnerabilities.

• Conduct code reviews and advocate for engineering best practices.

• Maintain high test coverage and produce comprehensive technical documentation.

• Collaborate with product, data, and infrastructure teams to deliver effective backend solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–8+ years of professional experience in backend engineering.

• Proficient in Python development.

• Strong experience with Java.

• Practical experience in building scalable backend services, REST APIs, and data pipelines using Python and Java.

• In-depth knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native architectures.

• Experience in designing and maintaining microservices and distributed systems.

• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI/ML backend integration methodologies.

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.

• Application Security (AppSec) experience in identifying and mitigating codebase and dependency vulnerabilities.

• Strong proficiency in written and verbal English.

• Excellent communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

🏝️ Benefits

• Stock options.

• Options for remote work.

• Flexible working hours.

• Benefits exceeding legal requirements.

• Collaboration with seasoned IT professionals.

• Mentorship and opportunities for professional learning and development.