Backend Engineer

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Staff Backend Engineer leading backend architecture for a fintech art platform. A technical leader mentoring engineers and driving scalable backend systems.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇲🇽 MexicoLead💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the entire backend architecture from day one
Define technical standards and best practices for code quality, testing, documentation, and deployment
Lead system design for complex problems involving data ingestion
Build and scale core backend systems
Co-own technical vision with Head of Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S in Computer Science or equivalent
7+ years of backend engineering experience with at least 2+ years in a technical lead, staff, or principal role at a high-growth startup or product company
Expert in Python
Strong database expertise (PostgreSQL or similar)
Deep knowledge of distributed systems including event-driven architectures
Production experience with AWS (or GCP/Azure)
Strong DevOps fundamentals
Data engineering fluency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity
Competitive compensation
Flexible work hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonPostgreSQLdistributed systemsevent-driven architecturesAWSGCPAzureDevOpsdata engineering

Soft Skills

leadershiptechnical visionproblem solving

Certifications

B.S in Computer Science