Senior Backend Engineer (Ruby) — Remote/Hybrid

Fudo; La Pampa; A distancia; ARS 136.732.000 - 227.887.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company-provided laptop and equipment

Generous PTO

Remote work from LATAM

Descripción de la vacante

Fudo is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Python, in a fully remote setup across LATAM.

You will take ownership of distributed systems, work with AI-assisted development workflows, and collaborate with a fast-moving team to deliver reliable, production-grade solutions.

This role emphasizes autonomy, strong ownership, and the opportunity to shape the architecture as the company scales.

Formación

• 8+ years of software/backend experience.
• Strong backend expertise in Java and Python.
• Experience with distributed systems and data pipelines.
• Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes in production.
• Experience building AI-driven features and LLM integrations.
• Advanced English level and startup/fast-paced adaptability.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Python.
• Develop distributed systems with databases, APIs, queues, and data pipelines.
• Own features end-to-end from design to monitoring and optimization.
• Build production-ready systems with reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate requirements.
• Improve performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Leverage AI-assisted development to speed delivery without compromising quality.
• Participate in architectural discussions and key technical decisions.
• Continuously improve development processes and engineering standards.

Conocimientos

Backend development

Java

Python

Distributed systems

Docker

Kubernetes

AI/LLM integration

English communication

Descripción del empleo

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.