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We are looking for a
Senior Software Engineer-Backend Services
to help design and build distributed systems that power products used by millions of users. In this role, you will serve as a hands-on technical anchor within the backend services team, contributing directly to system architecture, engineering quality, and scalable platform development.
This is a high-autonomy role suited for an experienced engineer who thrives in complex environments, takes ownership of technical decisions, and enjoys building reliable, high-performance systems at scale. You will collaborate closely with product, platform, and data teams to design and deliver backend services that are fast, resilient, and maintainable.
The idóneo candidate has deep experience with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and event-driven architectures, and is comfortable leading technical discussions, mentoring engineers, and driving best practices across the team.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and operate
high-throughput, low-latency backend services and APIs
for distributed systems at scale.
Develop and maintain
RESTful APIs and GraphQL services
, ensuring clean schema design, versioning, and strong performance.
Architect and evolve
event-driven systems using Kafka or similar technologies
, ensuring reliable delivery, exactly-once semantics, and failure handling.
Champion a strong
testing culture
through unit, integration, and contract testing as a core part of development.
Implement
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
using tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or AWS CDK for repeatable and version-controlled infrastructure.
Design and manage
cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
including networking, containers, autoscaling, and cost optimization.
Build and improve
CI/CD pipelines
that enforce quality gates and enable reliable, automated deployments.
Own
complex engineering initiatives end-to-end
, from technical design through production launch and reliability.
Make




architectural decisions
that balance immediate needs with long-term system health and scalability.
Lead
technical design and code reviews
, maintaining high standards for performance, correctness, and maintainability.
Identify and reduce
technical debt
to improve development velocity and operational reliability.
Collaborate with
product, platform, and data teams
to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Debug and resolve
complex production incidents
, contributing to postmortems and long-term fixes.
Mentor
junior and mid-level engineers
through pairing, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
Contribute to
engineering hiring
through technical interviews and candidate evaluations.
7+ years of professional software engineering experience
, with a strong focus on backend systems
Expert-level proficiency in
Java, Python, or Node.js
, with production experience in at least one
Strong experience building
distributed systems and scalable microservices architectures
Hands-on experience with
event streaming or messaging platforms
(Kafka preferred; RabbitMQ, SQS/SNS, Pulsar, or similar also valuable)
Proven experience designing and delivering
RESTful APIs and GraphQL services
Strong experience with
test-driven development
, including unit, integration, and contract testing
Experience managing cloud infrastructure using
Infrastructure as Code tools
such as Terraform, Pulumi, or AWS CDK
Experience deploying and operating services in
cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure




Experience building and managing
CI/CD pipelines
(GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI, etc.)
Strong understanding of
distributed systems concepts
, including consistency models, idempotency, partition tolerance, and observability
Experience delivering
complex projects with measurable impact
Strong written and verbal
English communication skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in
Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Must be located in Latam.
Nice to Have
Experience working with
multiple backend languages
(Java, Python, and Node.js)
Experience building
internal developer platforms or shared infrastructure tools
Familiarity with
stream processing frameworks
such as Apache Flink, Spark Streaming, or Kafka Streams
Contributions to
open-source projects or technical publications
Experience working in
high-growth technology companies with strong engineering cultures
Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
Vacation: 10 business days a year
Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
Parental Leave
Health Care Reimbursement
Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
Longevity Bonus
Continuous Learning Bonus
Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms
Did we mention it's REMOTE?!!
One of our core values at Zipdev is "Be authentic." that's why we encourage you to answer the application form in your own words; we are interested in getting to know you, not a digital assistant.
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📌 Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services (México)
🏢 Zipdev
📍 México