Senior Backend Engineer - LATAM

Franki; Venezuela; Presencial; VES 50.847.000 - 76.271.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Franki is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale the services powering our platform. You will work with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to deliver secure, high-performance APIs and robust backend systems.

You’ll lead architectural decisions, establish best practices, and mentor peers as we scale. The role fits a fast-moving startup culture with emphasis on reliability and impact.

Formación

• 7+ years of experience building modern, cloud-based web applications.
• Strong expertise with C#, .NET Core, and Azure.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of scalable architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Proficient in SQL and data modeling.
• Experience working in agile product teams.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using C#, .NET, and Azure.
• Architect and develop secure, high-performance APIs powering Franki products.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Frontend teams on technical solutions.
• Lead architectural discussions and shape long-term scalability direction.
• Conduct code reviews and establish engineering standards and processes.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability across the platform.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and implement durable fixes.
• Champion automated testing and CI/CD practices.
• Evaluate new technologies and propose improvements.
• Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative culture.

Conocimientos

C#

.NET Core

Azure

REST APIs

Distributed Systems

CI/CD

SQL

Agile

Cloud-based web apps

Herramientas

Azure Functions

Cosmos DB

SQL Server

Azure DevOps

Azure Service Bus

Descripción del empleo

Hi, We’re Franki

Franki is a startup transforming how people discover and choose where to eat, drink, and explore. Our platform is built on video recommendations from a passionate community of creators and dining enthusiasts who help people find the best experiences in their area.

We’re a fast-moving, high-ownership team that values creativity and execution. The category is dynamic and fun, and we're building a brand that reflects that energy. If you're the kind of person who has strong ideas and makes them happen, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

Franki is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help build and scale the services that power our platform. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building scalable systems, and shaping the architecture behind a rapidly growing product.

You’ll work closely with Product, Design, Frontend Engineering, and fellow Backend Engineers to develop the infrastructure, APIs, and services that deliver exceptional experiences to our users. Beyond writing code, you’ll help establish engineering best practices, influence technical direction, and mentor other engineers as we continue to scale.

If you’re passionate about building reliable cloud-native applications, enjoy working in startup environments, and want to have a meaningful impact on both product and engineering decisions, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using C#, .NET, and Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Architect and develop secure, reliable, and high-performance APIs that power Franki's products and user experiences.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to define technical solutions and deliver new features.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions that support long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Conduct code reviews and help establish engineering standards, best practices, and development processes.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability across our platform.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective long-term solutions.
• Champion automated testing, CI/CD practices, and modern software development methodologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance engineering efficiency and product capabilities.
• Mentor fellow engineers and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.

You're a good fit if you have...

• 7+ years of experience building modern, cloud-based web applications.
• Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and .NET Core.
• Deep experience with Microsoft Azure, including services such as Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, and SQL Server.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of scalable application architecture, software design patterns, and distributed systems.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.
• Proficiency with SQL, data modeling, and performance optimization.
• Experience working within agile product development teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Bonus points if you have...

• Experience with CQRS, Mediator patterns, or MediatR.
• Experience building serverless applications and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with React and modern frontend development practices.
• Experience working in startup environments and shipping products with lean teams.
• Azure certifications such as Azure Developer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect.
• Experience building consumer-facing B2C products, marketplaces, social platforms, or recommendation engines.