Senior Software Engineer (Python) | Remote | Startup Transforming legal tech with AI

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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.