Remote AI Architect & Backend Systems Lead

Fullstack; La Pampa; Remote; ARS 166,601,000 - 242,329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 100%

LATAM flexibility

Laptop provided

Generous PTO

Engineering autonomy

Job summary

Prometeo Talent is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a US-based cybersecurity startup. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems in Java and Python, working with AI-assisted development workflows and distributed data processing.

You will own features end-to-end in a fast-paced startup environment with strong ownership and collaboration. The role offers 100% remote work with LATAM flexibility, modern tooling, and a high-impact engineering culture that values reliability

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software/backend experience.
• 5+ years of Python in production systems.
• Strong experience with Java.
• Hands-on AI/LLM development experience.
• Experience building AI-driven features or agentic workflows.
• Distributed systems and scalable architectures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• 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 through design, code, monitoring, and optimization.
• Build production-ready systems focusing on reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to translate requirements into solutions.
• Improve system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality.
• Participate in architectural discussions and drive key technical decisions.

Skills

Python

Java

AI/LLM development

Distributed systems

Databases & messaging

Docker & Kubernetes

Ownership mindset

English proficiency

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Prometeo Talent is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a US-based cybersecurity startup. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems in Java and Python, working with AI-assisted development workflows and distributed data processing.

You will own features end-to-end in a fast-paced startup environment with strong ownership and collaboration. The role offers 100% remote work with LATAM flexibility, modern tooling, and a high-impact engineering culture that values reliability