The OpportunityAs a Backend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in architecting and developing the core systems that power our innovative legal platform. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, growth-stage startup where your contributions directly shape the product and company trajectory. You'll work alongside a talented founding engineering team, building scalable solutions that tackle complex industry challenges.
What You'll Do
- Architect scalable systems Design and implement high-performance backend infrastructure using Python, Go, Rust, and WebAssembly
- Build cloud-native solutions Leverage AWS services including Amplify, LightSail, and Fargate to create robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure
- Manage data architecture Work across diverse database technologies including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and vector databases
- Drive product impact Collaborate directly with the founding engineering team to ship high-impact features that delight users
- Shape the vision Contribute to product strategy and technical direction as an early team member with substantial influence





What We're Looking For
- Strong proficiency in backend development with Python, Go, or Rust
- Experience building and deploying systems on AWS infrastructure
- Solid understanding of both relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases
- Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities
- Excellent problem-solving skills and technical communication
- Enthusiasm for tackling complex problems in the legal tech space

Bonus Points
- Experience with WebAssembly
- Familiarity with vector databases
- Previous startup or early-stage company experience
- Interest in legal technology or regulatory compliance
- Track record of shipping products from zero to one

Why Join Us
- Meaningful impact Your work will directly transform an entire industry
- Ownership and autonomy Significant influence over technical

📌 Backend Engineer LATAM (Ciudad de México)
🏢 A5 Talent Finders
📍 Ciudad de México