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#137810 - Senior Backend Engineer

Bogotá, Bogota, CO · Remote · Contract

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JavaKotlinA/B TestingElectrical EngineeringMentoring
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. 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.