Software Engineer - Backend L2

About the Job:

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Backend Software Engineer to join our fast-growing fintech company in Latin America. As a Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering resilient and sustainable software projects from design to implementation and rollout. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of scalable software products and assist in integrating them with cloud services. You will gain exposure to distributed systems, event-driven architectures (EDA), NoSQL databases, and domain-driven design (DDD) principles. This individual contributor role offers the opportunity to learn and apply best practices in software development, unit testing, deployment, and monitoring in a production environment. You'll work under the guidance of senior engineers but are expected to take initiative, act with urgency, and deliver high-quality work that adds value to our business and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver Resilient and Sustainable Software: Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable backend software solutions from conception to deployment.

Execute on Outlined Projects: Work on outlined projects to achieve team-level goals, independently defining the right solutions or utilizing existing approaches to solve problems.

Take Ownership: Follow through on commitments, take responsibility for your work, and deliver on time. Proactively identify opportunities to improve projects and team processes.

Collaborate within the Team: Work primarily within your team, engaging in code reviews and discussions to improve code quality. Adopt best practices set by the team.

Implement Unit Tests and Best Practices: Write unit tests for new features to ensure reliability and maintainability. Apply best practices in software development.

Engage in Agile Processes: Participate in planning sessions, stand-ups, and retrospectives with the development team, engineering manager, and product manager.

Develop and Support APIs: Design and implement APIs that will be consumed by other teams, ensuring they are robust and scalable.

Cloud Integration: Implement and integrate cloud solutions, preferably on AWS, leveraging serverless architectures.

Work with Distributed Systems and EDA: Assist in building scalable and resilient distributed systems using event-driven architecture patterns.

Utilize NoSQL Databases: Design, implement, and manage data storage solutions using NoSQL databases like DynamoDB.

Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD): Apply domain-driven design principles to model complex business domains effectively.

Mentorship: May mentor new hires, interns, or more junior engineers, helping them develop their skills.

Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek feedback, engage in personal growth, and contribute to team development. Innovate by contributing new ideas and approaches.

Requirements:

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience: 3+ years of experience in software development.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in TypeScript syntax and features.

Strong understanding of REST APIs and HTTP methods.

Experience with AWS serverless tools such as DynamoDB, Lambda, CloudWatch, API Gateway, and familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks like CDK or SAM.

Experience with unit testing practices and test automation.

Knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes.

Distributed Systems: Understanding of distributed computing principles and experience in building scalable systems.

Event-Driven Architecture: Experience with event-driven programming models and tools like AWS SNS/SQS, EventBridge, Kafka, or similar.

NoSQL Databases: Proficiency with NoSQL databases like DynamoDB or MongoDB.

Domain-Driven Design: Experience applying domain-driven design concepts in project work.

Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Scrum or Kanban frameworks and ability to engage in Agile processes.

Soft Skills:

Proactive and Responsible: Bias for action, acts with urgency, takes ownership of work, and delivers high-quality results.

Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional stakeholders.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.

Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and propose solutions independently.

Eagerness to Learn: Growth mindset with a willingness to learn new technologies and improve development skills.

Attention to Detail: Careful attention to code quality, documentation, and best practices.

Mentorship: Ability to mentor and guide junior team members, interns, or new hires.

Innovation: Open to change, enthusiastic about new initiatives, and contributes new ideas and approaches.

Integrity and Excellence: Models integrity and maintains a high standard of excellence in work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with backend frameworks and libraries.

Knowledge of serverless architectures and cloud computing concepts.

Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Experience with code review tools and practices.

Participation in projects involving distributed systems.

Hands-on experience with event-driven systems like AWS SNS/SQS, Kafka, or similar.

Practical experience using NoSQL databases in projects.

Experience in applying DDD principles in project work.

Involvement in reducing technical debt and improving operational efficiency.

What We Offer:

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Professional growth and development opportunities, including mentorship from experienced engineers.

Exposure to cutting-edge fintech technologies and best practices.

Chance to make a significant impact on the company's growth and success.