
Backend Developer – Marketing
LawPay
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Colombia
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About the role
- Develop, maintain, and support backend services and APIs that power customer-facing websites and marketing platforms.
- Assist with integrations between Marketing Operations systems (e.g., Marketo, Salesforce) to ensure reliable data flow and workflow automation.
- Contribute to database design and maintenance to support marketing and customer data needs, with a focus on reliability and performance.
- Build and maintain APIs and services that integrate with third-party platforms and internal tools.
- Help optimize backend code and processes for performance, scalability, and stability.
- Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and marketing stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital experiences.
- Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, escalating complex problems when needed.
- Write and maintain clear technical documentation for systems, integrations, and processes.
- Communicate progress, risks, and status updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Follow issues and defects through their full lifecycle to resolution.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of experience developing and supporting backend systems, APIs, or services.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Working knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure, preferably AWS (e.g., Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, and similar services).
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.
- Experience building or maintaining server-side APIs using Ruby, Python (Django, Flask), Node JS or similar backend technologies.
- Familiarity with marketing technology stacks and integrations (e.g., CRM, marketing automation platforms) is a strong plus.
- Exposure to modern web architectures such as composable or JAMStack environments.
- Ability to accept feedback, learn quickly, and continuously improve technical skills.
Benefits
- Statutory Benefits – Full compliance with Colombian social security (health, pension, and risk coverage)
- Staff Referral Bonus – Rewards for referring great candidates to the 8Team
- Paid Sick Leave – Covered from day one, with EPS support after the 2nd day
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) – Up to 15 paid days off per year
- Parental Leave – Maternity and paternity leave in line with Colombian law
- Company Holidays – Paid time off for all official Colombian public holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
backend developmentAPI developmentdatabase designperformance optimizationRubyPythonDjangoFlaskNode JScloud-based infrastructure
Soft Skills
collaborationtroubleshootingcommunicationfeedback acceptancequick learningcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information Technology