Senior Software Engineer (Python) | Remote | Startup Transforming legal tech with AI 🚀

About the company

Our client is revolutionizing legal technology with AIdriven tools that enhance efficiency and accessibility for legal professionals. They are undertaking highimpact technology transformation, partnering with a highvolume immigration law firm to optimize workflows and streamline processes. Join them in building the future of legal tech, where impactful innovation meets usercentric design 🚀

🏢 About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the backend systems that support our highvolume, highavailability platform. You’ll work closely with crossfunctional teams, including frontend engineers, product managers, and executive leadership, to deliver backend solutions that are secure, efficient, and scalable. This role is perfect for someone with a strong foundation in backend development who is passionate about building systems that handle complex workflows and large data sets.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

Backend Development: Design, implement, and optimize backend services and APIs that support high performance, scalability, and reliability.

System Architecture: Contribute to the design of a scalable and resilient backend architecture, making key decisions that impact the entire platform’s stability and performance.

Data Management: Build and maintain efficient data storage solutions, optimizing for large volumes and high throughput, and ensuring data integrity and security.

CrossFunctional Collaboration: Work closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and cohesive, highquality product delivery.

Code Quality & Best Practices: Uphold high standards of code quality through peer reviews, automated testing, and adherence to best practices in software engineering.

Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and complex technical issues as they arise.

✅ Technical expertise

You might be a good fit if you have experience with:

Programming Languages: Python

Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS, GCP, or Azure


Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi


CICD: ArgoCD, Jenkins, GitLab CICD, or similar

Containerization and Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker


Data and Storage Technologies: Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other RDBMS; familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.

Microservices and APIs: Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful, gRPC, or GraphQL APIs.


🏅Qualifications

• Speak and write clearly in English
• Based in Latin America
• 5–10 years+ in software engineering

• 🤝 What You’ll Get

  RemoteFirst Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a remotefirst setup that supports worklife balance and productivity. Budget provided for setting up your home office setup.

  💰 Salary: Estimated at $6,000–8,500 USD per month, depending on experience and skills.
  

  Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with an unlimited PTO policy, empowering you to recharge and maintain balance.

  Professional Development: Access resources for growth, including conference passes, online courses, and training programs to support your career advancement.

  Parental Leave: We offer paid parental leave to support you and your family during this important time.