Senior Backend Engineer at UPLabs | Torre

Senior Backend Engineer

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Full-time

Legal agreement: Contractor

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Base compensation
USD65k - 75k/year

+ Health insurance

Non-negotiable
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Remote (for Mexico residents)
Remote (for Colombia residents)
Remote (for Peru residents)
Remote (for Honduras residents)
Posted about 1 year ago

Responsibilities


Position Overview: UPLabs.us is a dynamic venture studio dedicated to building innovative startup companies from the ground up. Our team thrives on solving complex problems, driving technological advancements, and creating impactful digital products. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to our mission of launching the next wave of successful startups. As a Backend Engineer at UP.Labs, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our applications. You will work closely with product teams to ensure seamless integration and high performance of our platform. Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs. * Optimize application performance and ensure high availability. * Implement security best practices to protect data and infrastructure. * Maintain and improve database performance, including indexing and query optimization. * Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code following best practices. * Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback. * Monitor and troubleshoot system performance and resolve issues proactively. * Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in backend development. Qualifications and Requirements: * 5+ years of experience in building and deploying backend applications. * Strong experience with Node.js for building server-side applications and APIs using JavaScript or TypeScript. * Strong experience with Python for backend development and scripting, using Django, Flask, or equivalent frameworks. * Experience with Nest, Express, or similar frameworks. * Strong experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL. * Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases. * Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Preferred Skills: * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools. * Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecture. * Knowledge in IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation.