[Remote] Backend Staff Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DEUNA is a rapidly growing startup revolutionizing global commerce with their AI-powered payments platform ATHIA. They are seeking a Backend Staff Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable backend systems while collaborating with engineering and product teams to deliver robust solutions.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain backend services and APIsDevelop scalable and secure distributed systemsDefine and implement best practices for performance and reliabilityProvide technical guidance to engineering teamsParticipate in architecture discussions and design decisionsImprove development standards and documentationIdentify and resolve performance bottlenecksImplement improvements in scalability, monitoring, and reliabilityDesign data models, caching strategies, and asynchronous processesWork closely with Product and Engineering teamsSupport the delivery of new features and system improvementsEnsure alignment between technical solutions and business needsSkills8+ years of experience in backend developmentStrong experience with Golang and/or PythonExperience working with distributed systemsExperience with REST or GraphQL APIsExperience with event-driven architecturesExperience with AWS or similar cloud platformsKnowledge of SQL and NoSQL databasesKnowledge of caching (Redis or similar)Knowledge of messaging systemsUnderstanding of security best practicesStrong problem-solving skillsGood communication skillsEnglish is a plusExperience in fintech, payments, or e-commerce platformsExperience with high-traffic systemsKnowledge of compliance and security standardsBenefitsVacations and additional PTO 🏝️Remote work from anywhere Economic support for health insurance, internet and cell phone lineWe all own DEUNA, we offer stock options Learning and development platform Multidisciplinary, diverse and dynamic team Growth and career path Company OverviewDEUNA is the go-to payment infrastructure partner for large, global, multi-market enterprises expanding their global footprint. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Montevideo, NA - Uruguay, URY, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.deuna.com.