Agentic Ai Engineer: Autonomous Cloud Workflows (Remote)

Comcap Holdings Llc; La Pampa; A distancia; ARS 181.747.000 - 272.620.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work from LATAM

Company laptop provided

Generous PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Prometeo Talent is sourcing a Senior Backend Engineer for a US-based cybersecurity startup. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Python, with ownership from design to production.

You will work in a fast-moving, AI-assisted environment, delivering reliable and high-performance systems while collaborating closely with product and engineering teams. 100% remote from LATAM is offered.

Formación

• 8+ years in software engineering or backend development.
• 5+ years with Python for production-grade backend systems.
• Strong experience with Java.
• Hands-on AI/LLM-based development (AI agents, agentic systems, or LLM-powered applications).

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Python.
• Develop distributed systems with databases, APIs, message queues, and data pipelines.
• Own features and services from design to monitoring and optimization.
• Build production-ready systems with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Improve system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Conocimientos

Python

Java

Distributed systems

AI/LLM development

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Descripción del empleo

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 Java 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.
• 5+ professional experience with Python, building and maintaining production‑grade backend systems.
• Strong experience with Java.
• Hands‑on experience with AI/LLM‑based application development (AI agents, agentic systems, or LLM‑powered applications)
• Experience building AI‑driven features, LLM integrations, or agentic workflows in production environments is highly preferred.
• 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.

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.
• 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.