Senior Backend Developer

Remote (Colombia) · Full-time · Engineering

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer to work on core platform infrastructure and APIs for one of our U.S.-based fintech clients. You’ll take ownership of backend systems — from API design and database architecture to deployment and monitoring — in a lean, fast-moving environment where async collaboration and initiative are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs
  • Architect scalable, secure, and maintainable systems
  • Optimize database performance and data integrity
  • Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable solutions
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
  • Mentor other developers and support team growth

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional backend development experience
  • Strong experience with Laravel (PHP) and Python
  • RESTful API design and development
  • Database management (MySQL / PostgreSQL)
  • Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows
  • Excellent English communication skills (B2 or above)

Nice to have

  • Experience in fintech, BNPL, or payments infrastructure
  • AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3 — any combination)
  • DevOps mindset — infrastructure as code, deployment pipelines, monitoring
  • Familiarity with fraud detection logic or financial data systems
  • Experience with Stripe
  • Spanish language skills

Benefits

  • 💰 Competitive salary in USD
  • 🌎 100% remote work (occasional travel as needed)
  • 🇺🇸 Work with US-based companies building impactful products
  • 🤝 Join a collaborative, high-performance team
  • 🛠️ Modern tech stack and tools