Who We AreBuilding the AI-first frontier enterprise.We are a general technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first approach—Gen-e2™. It redefines how enterprises build digital products and transform their organizations with AI. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company.- We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (10 countries, 450+ experts from 50+ nationalities)- We are becoming an agentic organization, adopting the AI-native operating model we bring to our clients.- We are robust and resilient (100% independent, 0 debt, founded 2009)- We are AI-native professionals who invest in what we believe and work as a collective intelligence- We are positive, courageous and deliver at the leading edge.Your RoleAs a Senior API Backend Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving robust, scalable, and secure backend services using Python FastAPI. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, drive technical excellence, and contribute to architectural decisions that support long-term business and client needs.- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python FastAPI.- Lead the design of backend architectures and contribute to technical decisions that ensure performance, maintainability, and scalability.- Collaborate with frontend developers, product teams, and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.- Optimize applications for maximum speed, reliability,



and scalability while ensuring security and data protection best practices.- Review code, enforce engineering standards, and mentor other developers to promote high-quality, maintainable code.- Identify system bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive performance and reliability improvements.- Participate in and influence the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.- Promote best practices in API design, testing, observability, and CI/CD automation.- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and backend engineering practices, and proactively recommend improvements where relevant.Who You Are- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in backend development, with strong expertise in Python and solid hands-on experience with FastAPI.- Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles, microservices architecture, and distributed systems concepts.- Proven experience designing scalable and maintainable backend systems in production environments.- Proficient in SQL and/or NoSQL database design, optimization, and performance tuning.- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and modern DevOps practices.- Solid understanding of application security, authentication/authorization mechanisms,



and secure coding practices.- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose pragmatic solutions.- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional, collaborative environments and to guide technical discussions.- Experience mentoring junior or mid-level developers and contributing to team growth is highly valued.AI-Native Engineering (Core Expectation) - Use Generative AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a first-class engineering assistant for: - Code scaffolding and refactoring- Code generation and optimisation- Test-cases and documentation generation- Build applications through AI-driven development practices, including: - AI-assisted debugging and troubleshooting- Intelligent code completion and pattern recognition- Automated documentation generation- Apply prompt engineering best practices for reliable, repeatable engineering outcomes.- Validate GenAI output (determinism checks, guardrails, fallback logic).More About PALO ITOur clients include some of the world’s most successful companies. We collaborate with leading enterprises, next-generation businesses and frontier partners, shaping what comes next, helping them scale AI and solve complex business and technology challenges.What We Offer- Stimulating working environments- Unique career path- International mobility- Internal R&D; projects (including Gen-e2™)- Knowledge sharing- Personalized training via PALO IT Academy- Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurshipFor more on our team culture and benefits, check out our careers page.

📌 AI Native Software Engineer (Background core Python) (Zamora de Hidalgo)
🏢 Palo It
📍 Zamora de Hidalgo