AI Native Software Engineer (Background core Python)

Palo IT; México; Híbrido; MXN 800.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stimulating work environment

Unique career path

International mobility

Internal R&D projects

Knowledge sharing

PALO IT Academy training

Descripción de la vacante

Palo IT Mexico is hiring a Senior Backend Developer to design, build, and evolve robust backend services using Python and FastAPI. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable software, drive technical excellence, and shape long-term architectural decisions.

The role emphasizes API design, microservices, security, and AI-native development practices, with a hybrid work model in Mexico and opportunities for internal R&D.

Formación

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Python and FastAPI.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture.
• Experience in scalable backend systems in production environments.
• Proficiency in SQL and/or NoSQL databases and performance tuning.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of application security and secure coding practices.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python FastAPI.
• Lead backend architecture design and key technical decisions.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and other stakeholders to integrate server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for speed, reliability, and security while ensuring observability.
• Review code and mentor junior developers to maintain quality.

Conocimientos

Python

FastAPI

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

DevOps

Security best practices

Mentoring

Git tooling

AI-native coding tools

Herramientas

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

AI tooling

Descripción del empleo

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AI Native Software Engineer (Background core Python)

PALO IT Mexico

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Technology

Who We Are
Building the AI-first frontier enterprise.

We are a global technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first approach—Gen-e2™. It redefines how enterprises build digital products and transform their organizations with AI. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company.

We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (10 countries, 450+ experts from 50+ nationalities)

We are becoming an agentic organization, adopting the AI-native operating model we bring to our clients.

We are robust and resilient (100% independent, 0 debt, founded 2009)

We are AI-native professionals who invest in what we believe and work as a collective intelligence

We are positive, courageous and deliver at the leading edge.

Your Role

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving robust, scalable, and secure backend services using Python. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, drive technical excellence, and contribute to architectural decisions that support long-term business and client needs.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python FastAPI.

Lead the design of backend architectures and contribute to technical decisions that ensure performance, maintainability, and scalability.

Collaborate with frontend developers, product teams, and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

Optimize applications for maximum speed, reliability, and scalability while ensuring security and data protection best practices.

Review code, enforce engineering standards, and mentor other developers to promote high-quality, maintainable code.

Identify system bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive performance and reliability improvements.

Participate in and influence the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.

Promote best practices in API design, testing, observability, and CI/CD automation.

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and backend engineering practices, and proactively recommend improvements where relevant.

Who You Are

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in backend development, with strong expertise in Python and solid hands-on experience with FastAPI.

Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles, microservices architecture, and distributed systems concepts.

Proven experience designing scalable and maintainable backend systems in production environments.

Proficient in SQL and/or NoSQL database design, optimization, and performance tuning.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and modern DevOps practices.

Solid understanding of application security, authentication/authorization mechanisms, and secure coding practices.

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose pragmatic solutions.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional, collaborative environments and to guide technical discussions.

Experience mentoring junior or mid-level developers and contributing to team growth is highly valued.

AI-Native Engineering (Core Expectation)

UseGenerative AI coding tools(e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a first-class engineering assistant for:

Code scaffolding and refactoring

Code generation and optimisation

Test-cases and documentation generation

Build applications through AI-driven development practices, including:

AI-assisted debugging and troubleshooting

Intelligent code completion and pattern recognition

Apply prompt engineering best practicesfor reliable, repeatable engineering outcomes.

More About PALO IT
Our clients include some of the world’s most successful companies. We collaborate with leading enterprises, next-generation businesses and frontier partners, shaping what comes next, helping them scale AI and solve complex business and technology challenges.

What We Offer

Stimulating working environments

Unique career path

International mobility

Internal R&D projects (including Gen-e2™)

Knowledge sharing

Personalized training via PALO IT Academy

For more on our team culture and benefits, check out our careers page .

Why PALO IT?

Personalised Training Allowance

We provide you with the resources and tools to cultivate your knowledge and talents. World-class conferences, certified training courses, or even personal coaching. You'll learn a lot and we will too!

Knowledge Sharing

We organize regular events to share our best practices and know-how. Shine amongst the community and your peers. We love creating a buzz outside of the office.

Your PALO IT journey begins with a pre-defined role and set of responsibilities. With our internal framework, you also get to design your own career path.

Connection & Community

Team Building Retreats

Our trips are a great way to bounce around new ideas, and an even better way to bond and share new experiences.

Stimulating Working Environment

Cool offices, top-notch software and hardware, amazing colleagues and lots of learning lunches. We make Mondays the best day of the week!

Positive Impact Initiatives

Enriching our world and the communities we're part of sits front and centre for us. Check out our B Corp certification journey, WEF New Champion status, and partnerships with local NGOs.

Above all, we are entrepreneurs. We champion fresh ideas and support new projects. If you have an innovative idea, share it with us. A fair system of promotion and compensation is in place to motivate your initiatives.

International Mobility

Want to spice up your professional life with some adventure? From Paris to Sydney, we have offices across five continents and welcome international relocation.

Internal R&D

We make sure you get the time to nurture your expertise. In between exciting projects, you're free to explore new projects, test tech and build your skillset.

Our happiness manifesto

We've developed a'Happiness Index'for our teams around the world, custom-built to gauge their sentiment, and meet their expectations for happiness in the workplace. Using this tool, we strive to continuously measure and improve our team's happiness.