Software Engineer (Python) | Remote | Startup Transforming legal tech with AI
About the company Our client is revolutionizing legal technology with AI-driven tools that enhance efficiency and accessibility for legal professionals. They are undertaking high-impact technology transformation, partnering with a high-volume immigration law firm to optimize workflows and streamline processes. Join them in building the future of legal tech, where impactful innovation meets user-centric design About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the backend systems that support our high-volume, high-availability platform. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end engineers, product managers, and executive leadership, to deliver backend solutions that are secure, efficient, and scalable. This role is perfect for someone with a strong foundation in backend development who is passionate about building systems that handle complex workflows and large data sets. Key Responsibilities Backend Development: Design, implement, and optimize backend services and APIs that support high performance, scalability, and reliability. System Architecture: Contribute to the design of a scalable and resilient backend architecture, making key decisions that impact the entire platform’s stability and performance. Data Management: Build and maintain efficient data storage solutions, optimizing for large volumes and high throughput, and ensuring data integrity and security. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and cohesive, high-quality product delivery. Code Quality & Best Practices: Uphold high standards of code quality through peer reviews, automated testing, and adherence to best practices in software engineering. Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and complex technical issues as they arise. ✅ Technical expertise You might be a good fit if you have experience with: Programming Languages: Python Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS, GCP, or Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi CI/CD: ArgoCD, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar Containerization and Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker Data and Storage Technologies: Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other RDBMS; familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) is a plus. Microservices and APIs: Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful, gRPC, or GraphQL APIs. Qualifications • Speak and write clearly in English • Based in Latin America • 5–10 years+ in software engineering What You’ll Get Remote-First Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a remote-first setup that supports work-life balance and productivity. Budget provided for setting up your home office setup. Salary: Estimated at $6,000–8,500 USD per month, depending on experience and skills. Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with an unlimited PTO policy, empowering you to recharge and maintain balance. Professional Development: Access resources for growth, including conference passes, online courses, and training programs to support your career advancement. Parental Leave: We offer paid parental leave to support you and your family during this important time. Apply tot his job