Key Responsibilities- Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance software systems.- Contribute to system architecture and technical design, validating solutions through data and experimentation where appropriate.- Participate in code and design reviews to uphold high engineering standards.- Own and support applications during business hours, ensuring system health and reliability.- Use metrics, logging, and analytics to make data-informed decisions and improve system performance.- Collaborate across engineering, product, data science, and design teams to deliver effective solutions.- Contribute to cross-team initiatives and support other engineers through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Must-Have Skills- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with at least 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with no prior experience.- Proficiency in one or more modern backend programming languages, such as Java, Kotlin, or similar .- Experience building and operating large-scale, high-performance,



and resilient systems.- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across teams.- Curiosity and a willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Required Tools & Platforms- One or more modern backend programming languages, such as Java, Kotlin, or similar.- AI-assisted coding tools; no specific product is prescribed.- Metrics, logging, and analytics tools; no specific platform is prescribed.

Location, Time & Engagement- Candidates must be based in an eligible LATAM location.- Working-hour coverage aligned with U.S.

Central or Pacific Time is required.

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain shared backend platforms, services, and products operating at significant scale.

You will use AI-assisted coding tools and collaborate with engineering, data science, product, design, and business partners to deliver reliable, high-quality software.

Enterprise experience is strongly preferred.

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📌 #137810 - Senior Backend Engineer (Colombia)
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📍 Colombia