Senior Backend Engineer - Platform to Scale Core Services

Aplazo; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplazo is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and build backend systems that empower merchants in Mexico. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and quality code, this role requires 4+ years of experience, particularly with E-commerce APIs and distributed systems. You will become part of a dynamic team focused on financial innovation and inclusion. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of Java, AWS tools, and have strong communication skills, especially in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in developing integration software systems.
• Experience in E-commerce APIs and distributed systems.
• Good habits with technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build backend systems for customer interactions.
• Solve platform and core problems efficiently.
• Write sustainable, high-quality code.

Skills

E-commerce APIs experience

Readable, testable, maintainable code

Backend (Java) knowledge

Python and Go familiarity

AWS tools (ECS, Lambdas)

CI/CD (Pulumi, Jenkins)

Observability tools (DataDog)

Job description

Aplazo is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and build backend systems that empower merchants in Mexico. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and quality code, this role requires 4+ years of experience, particularly with E-commerce APIs and distributed systems. You will become part of a dynamic team focused on financial innovation and inclusion. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of Java, AWS tools, and have strong communication skills, especially in Spanish and English.