Senior Backend Engineer - Java/Python APIs

Fitch Group; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 2,830,000 - 3,087,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Learning programs

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare

Parental leave

Volunteer days

Job summary

Fitch is seeking a Backend Engineer to join the FDR Data Tech team in Monterrey to design, build, and maintain scalable Java/Python backends and APIs. You will work on enterprise data platforms, collaborating with product, design, and data/engineering teams to deliver reliable services.

The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and modern cloud tooling like AWS, with opportunities to apply AI-assisted development practices and maintain high-quality code through testing and reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in full stack software development.
• Strong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) and/or Python (FastAPI or similar).
• Solid experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with distributed systems.
• Strong database skills (SQL required; experience with PL/SQL or optimization is a plus).
• Understanding of modern software engineering principles (microservices, event-driven architecture, scalability, performance).
• Experience with testing frameworks and building automated test suites.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and modern development tooling.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in agile, collaborative environments.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing backend services and APIs.
• Build robust backend services using Java/Spring Boot and/or Python (FastAPI or similar).
• Develop and integrate APIs and data services, ensuring seamless interaction with enterprise data platforms and databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and data/engineering teams to deliver high-quality, business-aligned solutions.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and implement best practices for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing (unit, integration) and active participation in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing applications for performance and reliability.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices to enable efficient and secure deployments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, tooling, and development processes.

Skills

Java (Spring Boot)

Python (FastAPI)

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud (AWS)

CI/CD

Testing frameworks

AI-assisted development tools

LangChain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Kafka

Redis

MongoDB

Job description

Fitch is seeking a Backend Engineer to join the FDR Data Tech team in Monterrey to design, build, and maintain scalable Java/Python backends and APIs. You will work on enterprise data platforms, collaborating with product, design, and data/engineering teams to deliver reliable services.

The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and modern cloud tooling like AWS, with opportunities to apply AI-assisted development practices and maintain high-quality code through testing and reviews.