Senior Backend Engineer - Java/Python | AI-Driven, Remote

AgileEngine, LLC.; La Pampa; Remote; ARS 181,747,000 - 272,620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 100%

Laptop provided

Generous PTO

High ownership

Job summary

Prometeo Talent is partnering with a US-based cybersecurity startup to recruit a Senior Backend Engineer. The role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems using Java and Python in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will own features end-to-end, work with AI-assisted development workflows, and collaborate with a highly technical team to deliver reliable, secure systems across distributed architectures.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering or backend development experience.
• 5+ years of professional Python experience in production-grade systems.
• Strong experience with Java.

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 ownership of features and services through design, implementation, monitoring, and optimization.
• Build production-ready systems focusing on reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• 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 ensuring code quality.

Skills

Java

Python

Distributed systems

AI/LLM development

Ownership mindset

English proficiency

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Prometeo Talent is partnering with a US-based cybersecurity startup to recruit a Senior Backend Engineer. The role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems using Java and Python in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will own features end-to-end, work with AI-assisted development workflows, and collaborate with a highly technical team to deliver reliable, secure systems across distributed architectures.