Senior Python AI Backend Engineer (Remote)

Epam Systems; Neuquén; Remote; ARS 151,455,000 - 242,329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work LATAM

Laptop provided

Generous PTO

Job summary

Prometeo Talent partners with a US-based cybersecurity startup to hire a Senior Backend Engineer. You will design, build, and maintain distributed systems using Java and Python, taking full ownership of features from design through production and monitoring.

The role offers 100% remote work with LATAM flexibility in a fast-paced startup, with emphasis on AI-assisted development and scalable, reliable backend services.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering or backend development.
• 5+ years of Python production backend experience.
• Strong Java experience.
• Experience with AI/LLM-based development.
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• Experience with distributed systems and asynchronous processing.
• Hands-on Docker and Kubernetes in production.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services.
• 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.

Skills

Python

Java

AI/LLM development

Distributed systems

English proficiency

Ownership mindset

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

Prometeo Talent partners with a US-based cybersecurity startup to hire a Senior Backend Engineer. You will design, build, and maintain distributed systems using Java and Python, taking full ownership of features from design through production and monitoring.

The role offers 100% remote work with LATAM flexibility in a fast-paced startup, with emphasis on AI-assisted development and scalable, reliable backend services.