Senior Backend Engineer (Python & AI) - LATAM - 100% Remote

Prometeo Talent; Colorado; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from LATAM

Job summary

Prometeo Talent seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to build scalable backend services in Java and Python. You will own features end-to-end, develop distributed Systems, and collaborate with a highly technical team in a startup environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in software engineering, strong Python and Java, and hands-on AI/LLM development experience. This role is 100% remote with flexibility across LATAM and beyond, emphasizing ownership and impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years Python backend production experience.
• Strong Java experience.
• Hands-on AI/LLM-based application development experience.
• Distributed systems with asynchronous processing.
• Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Ownership mindset and startup adaptability.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services in Java and Python.
• Develop distributed systems with databases, APIs, message queues, and pipelines.
• Own features from design to monitoring and optimization.
• Build production-ready systems focused on reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate requirements.
• Improve system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery with quality.
• Participate in architectural discussions and technical decisions.
• Improve development processes, tooling, and standards.

Job description

About us

At Prometeo Talent , we connect top-tier tech and engineering professionals with companies that are shaping the future. With a strong presence across America and Europe , we’re proud to be one of the highest-rated recruitment agencies in the market.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who thrives in startup environments and enjoys building scalable systems from the ground up.

This role is ideal for engineers who combine deep backend expertise with a strong ownership mindset . You will play a key role in designing , building , and maintaining distributed systems while collaborating with a highly technical and fast-moving team.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Java and Python , enjoys solving complex engineering problems, and embraces AI-assisted development workflows to increase productivity without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Python.
• 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.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering or backend development.
• 5+ professional experience with Python , building and maintaining production-grade backend systems.
• Strong experience with Java .
• Hands-on experience with AI/LLM-based application development (AI agents, agentic systems, or LLM-powered applications)
• Experience building AI-driven features, LLM integrations, or agentic workflows in production environments is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, scalable architectures, and asynchronous processing.
• Experience working with databases, message queues, and data processing pipelines .
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Proven experience building, maintaining, optimizing, and improving products after launch.
• Strong ownership mindset, autonomy, and ability to thrive in startup or fast-paced environments .
• Advanced English level

Nice to have

• Experience working in product-focused companies, owning products beyond the initial development phase.
• Experience in cybersecurity products or security-focused platforms.
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging systems.
• Experience building large-scale distributed data processing systems.
• Background in high-growth startups or scale-ups.
• Previous experience in large technology companies

What’s in it for You

• 100% remote work with flexibility to work from LATAM.
• Join an early-stage cybersecurity startup where your work will directly impact the product and company growth.
• Be part of an engineering culture that embraces modern AI-assisted development workflows.
• Company-provided laptop and equipment.
• Generous PTO and regional holidays.
• High ownership, autonomy, and direct influence on technical decisions.