Staff Backend Engineer (Europe or Latam)

Accountabilities:

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of backend services using Java, PHP, and modern architectural patterns.
• Drive discussions and decisions on complex technical requirements with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and leadership teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable systems powering global operations.

Responsibilities:

• Build and optimize database structures and queries for high-volume applications using PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Develop event-driven services and contribute to cloud-native infrastructure using IaC, AWS, and tools such as Kubernetes and Kafka.
• Ensure backend systems follow best practices in security, compliance, and PCI-aware development.

Teamwork and mentoring:

• Mentor and support other engineers, promoting technical excellence, clean code, and a collaborative culture.
• Contribute to research, prototyping, and long-term architectural planning to support scalability and innovation.