Backend Developer 💻🌐 | US Legal AI Tech Startup 🚀🇺🇸

Company Overview:

Were working with a growing US legal tech startup. Their AIdriven tools help thousands of users simplify complex legal workflows and reduce stress.

Your Role:

As a Backend Engineer, youll build new features and MVPs, working closely with a team focused on practical solutions and fastpaced delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop backend services and APIs, primarily using Python
• Quickly prototype, develop, and release MVPs and new product features.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers.
• Help optimize data storage and realtime data processing systems.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and quality improvements.
• Work closely with senior team members to solve challenging problems.

• You Bring:

  • 3–5 years of backend development experience.
  • Experience developing APIs (RESTful, GraphQL, or gRPC).
  • Comfortable with relational databases (like PostgreSQL or MySQL) and some experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
  • Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • A proactive, flexible, startup mindset—comfortable with rapid changes.
  • Good problemsolving skills and clear communication in English.

  • Bonus Points:

    • Experience working in software services companies or software factories, delivering MVPs or multiple projects rapidly.
    • Familiarity with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, or CICD pipelines.
    • Interest or experience in legal tech or similar fields.

    • What’s Offered:

      • Remote First: Work from Mexico City, Cancún, or nearby areas with flexible hours. You’ll occasionally visit the office (about once or twice per month) for feature launches and team syncs.
      • Competitive Pay: $3,500–$5,500 USDmonth (contractor), depending on experience.
      • Professional Growth: Access to mentorship, training, and meaningful projects.
      • Quality Equipment: Everything you need to perform at your best.
      • Collaborative Team: Friendly, practical colleagues who genuinely support each other.

      • Interview Process:

        1. Introductory Chat: A 30minute call to discuss the role and your background.
        3. Technical Assessment: A handson coding challenge focused on Python.
        5. High level Design Interview
        7. Team Fit Interview: Meet with team members to assess your collaboration style and alignment with the company’s values.
        9. Final Interview: A discussion with senior leadership and offer presentation.

        10. Were hiring fast—apply today if youre eager to help build meaningful products in legal tech!