Senior Backend Engineer - LATAM - 100% Remote
About us
At
Prometeo Talent
, we connect top-tier tech and engineering professionals with companies that are shaping the future. With a strong presence across
America and Europe
, we’re proud to be one of the highest-rated recruitment agencies in the market.
We're currently partnering with a fast-growing
US-based cybersecurity startup
. The company is building innovative security solutions that help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture through intelligent, scalable, and modern technology. As an early-stage startup, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges, contribute to product evolution, and make a direct impact on the growth and success of the platform.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a
Senior Backend Engineer
who thrives in startup environments and
enjoys building scalable systems
from the ground up.
This role is ideal for engineers who combine deep
backend expertise
with a
strong ownership mindset
. You will play a key role in
designing
,
building
, and
maintaining distributed systems
while collaborating with a highly technical and fast-moving team.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience with J
ava and Python
, enjoys solving complex engineering problems, and embraces AI-assisted development workflows to increase productivity without compromising quality.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Python.
Develop distributed systems involving databases, APIs, message queues, and data processing pipelines.
Take full ownership of features and services throughout their lifecycle, from design and implementation to monitoring and optimization.
Build production-ready systems with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability.
Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Improve system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency across the platform.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while ensuring code quality and engineering best practices.
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to key technical decisions as the company scales.
Continuously improve development processes, tooling, and engineering standards.
Requirements
8+ years of experience in software engineering or backend development.
Strong professional experience with
Java and Python
, building and maintaining production-grade backend systems.
Solid understanding of
distributed systems, scalable architectures, and asynchronous processing
.
Experience working with
databases, message queues, and data processing pipelines
.
Hands-on experience with
Docker and Kubernetes
in production environments.
Proven experience building, maintaining, optimizing, and improving products after launch.
Strong ownership mindset, autonomy, and ability to thrive in
startup or fast-paced environments
.
Advanced English level.
Experience using
AI-assisted development tools
and the ability to review, validate, and improve AI-generated code.
Nice to have
Experience working in product-focused companies, owning products beyond the initial development phase.
Experience in cybersecurity products or security-focused platforms.
Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging systems.
Experience building large-scale distributed data processing systems.
Background in high-growth startups or scale-ups.
Experience integrating LLMs, AI services, or AI-powered products.
Previous experience in large technology companies
What’s in it for You
🌍 100% remote work with flexibility to work from LATAM.
🚀 Join an early-stage cybersecurity startup where your work will directly impact the product and company growth.
🤖 Be part of an engineering culture that embraces modern AI-assisted development workflows.
🖥️ Company-provided laptop and equipment.
🏖️ Generous PTO and regional holidays.
📈 High ownership, autonomy, and direct influence on technical decisions.
Locations
Multiple locations
Remote status
Fully Remote
Asunción
Barranquilla
Belo Horizonte
Bogotá
Brasilia
Buenos Aires
Bucaramanga
Cali
Cartagena
Ciudad Juárez
Concepción
Colima
Concepción, Chile
Córdoba, Argentina
Culiacán
Curitiba
Fortaleza
Guadalajara
Guarulhos
Guatemala City
Guayaquil
La Paz
La Plata
La Rioja Province
Maceió
Lima
Maldonado
Mendoza
Medellín
Mexico City
Monterrey
Montevideo
Neuquén
Panama City
Porto Alegre
Quito
Recife
Rio de Janeiro
Rosario
Salvador
San Carlos de Bariloche
San Juan, Argentina
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Salvador
San Miguel de Tucumán
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Santa Cruz del Valle
Santa Fe
Santiago
Santiago de Querétaro
Santo Domingo, RD
Sucre
Tijuana
Valparaíso
São Paulo