Remote Senior Backend Engineer: Scalable Systems & Ai
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Job summary
Prometeo Talent is assisting a US-based cybersecurity startup in its search for a Senior Backend Engineer who thrives in startup environments and enjoys building scalable systems from the ground up.
The role requires deep backend expertise with Java and Python, plus hands-on AI/LLM experience. You will design, build, and maintain distributed services while collaborating with a highly technical team.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of software engineering or backend development experience.
- 5+ years of professional Python experience, building production-grade backend systems.
- Strong experience with Java.
- Hands-on AI/LLM-based application development experience.
- Experience building AI-driven features, LLM integrations, or agentic workflows in production.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, scalable architectures, and asynchronous processing.
- Experience with databases, message queues, and data processing pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
- Proven experience building, maintaining, and improving products after launch.
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to thrive in startup or fast-paced environments.
- Advanced English level.
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 to monitoring and optimization.
- Build production-ready systems with reliability, performance, and maintainability in mind.
- Collaborate 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 maintaining code quality.
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decisions as the company scales.
- Continuously improve development processes, tooling, and engineering standards.
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Job description
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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