Senior Backend Engineer - LATAM - 100% Remote
About us At Prometeo Talent, we connect top-tier tech and engineering professionals with companies that are shaping the future. With a strong presence across America and Europe, we’re proud to be one of the highest-rated recruitment agencies in the market. We’re currently partnering with a global company in the automotive sector focused on vehicle sourcing, distribution, and fleet management. Their operations combine logistics, pricing, and technology, leveraging digital platforms and data to support a complex and fast-moving B2B environment. The Opportunity We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Backend Engineer who thrives on designing and building scalable, high-performance systems. You will take ownership of backend architecture, translating complex business and technical requirements into robust, production-ready services. This role demands deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and data-intensive applications, combined with a strong sense of ownership and engineering excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Own system architecture decisions, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability across services.
- Design and maintain robust APIs (REST/GraphQL), focusing on scalability, security, and clear contract definitions.
- Optimize SQL and NoSQL databases for high-load, production environments.
- Manage cloud infrastructure on AWS and work with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Implement best practices in testing, performance, observability, and security.
- Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical solutions.
- Identify bottlenecks and drive performance improvements across the stack.
- Mentor and support other engineers, contributing to a strong engineering culture and continuous improvement.
- Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in backend development with strong focus on Node.js and TypeScript.
- Advanced english level
- Proven experience designing scalable, high-performance systems and APIs (REST/GraphQL).
- Strong expertise in SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB or DynamoDB).
- Solid experience working with AWS and cloud-native architectures.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
- Strong understanding of system performance, scalability, and observability best practices.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly in English.
Nice to Have
- Experience with high-load or distributed systems at scale.
- Familiarity with caching strategies (Redis, Memcached).
- Experience with infrastructure as code and Helm charts.
- Background in the automotive, logistics, or marketplace industries.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Codex, Claude).
- Previous experience mentoring or leading engineers.
What’s in it for you 100% remote work—enjoy flexibility while collaborating with a global team. ️ Work on real-world digital products at the intersection of business, technology, and data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, and business) in a dynamic, Agile environment. Take ownership of product decisions and have a direct impact on how solutions are built and delivered.