Senior Backend Engineer – Microservices, Cloud (Remote)

Placements24; Tijuana; Hybrid; MXN 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote-friendly with flexible work

Training and conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Software Developer to join our fast-growing tech team in Tijuana. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using microservices, ensuring performance and reliability.

You will work with Java, Python, or Node.js, collaborate with frontend engineers, and contribute to architecture, CI/CD, and security. This role offers remote flexibility for local and international candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Proven microservices design and implementation experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or Node.js (Go or C# also acceptable).
• Strong RESTful API design and database experience.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust backend services using microservices.
• Develop APIs in Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Collaborate with frontend to integrate server-side logic.
• Design and optimize relational and NoSQL databases.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade existing systems.
• Participate in code reviews and improve quality.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and security of backends.
• Stay updated on new backend technologies.

Skills

Microservices architecture

Backend development

RESTful API design

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Software Developer to join our fast-growing tech team in Tijuana. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using microservices, ensuring performance and reliability.

You will work with Java, Python, or Node.js, collaborate with frontend engineers, and contribute to architecture, CI/CD, and security. This role offers remote flexibility for local and international candidates.