Simetrik · 2 months ago
Backend Engineer - LatAm
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expSimetrik is a robust B2B platform created in 2019 that empowers financial and operational teams to automate reconciliations and manage risks efficiently. The Backend Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance systems and seamless integrations.
Data ManagementFinancial ServicesFinTechMarketing AutomationPaymentsSoftware
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and modern frameworks such as Django and FastAPI
Build and maintain RESTful APIs with clear contracts for internal and external consumers
Model and optimize relational data structures, primarily on PostgreSQL, including queries, indexing, and performance tuning
Implement and run batch jobs and pipelines leveraging AWS services such as Batch, S3, EC2 and CloudWatch
Build and operate event-driven components using brokers such as Apache Pulsar, Kafka or equivalents
Design and implement AI or MCP-based agents that interact with internal systems, orchestrate tasks, and deliver tangible operational value
Ensure observability for the services you own, including metrics, logs, alerts and dashboards, and drive incident reduction over time
Apply feature flags, rollout strategies and zero-downtime deployment practices to ship safely and frequently
Write unit and integration tests, keep technical documentation up to date, and participate in code reviews with a focus on quality and maintainability
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Frontend Engineers and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and anticipate edge cases
Qualification
Required
4 to 6+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer working on production systems
Strong command of Python and solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
Proven experience with at least one Python backend framework (Django or FastAPI) in production
Experience designing, implementing and consuming RESTful APIs at scale
Strong knowledge of SQL and relational data modeling, preferably with PostgreSQL
Hands-on experience with AWS services in real environments, especially S3, EC2, CloudWatch and Batch
Experience working with event brokers such as Apache Pulsar, Kafka or similar technologies
Practical understanding of feature flags, canary or phased rollouts, and zero-downtime deployment strategies
Demonstrated experience building and deploying AI-based or MCP-based agents in production (not only experimentation)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
4 to 6+ years of professional experience in backend engineering roles working on production systems
Experience in product-led or platform teams where reliability, performance and delivery speed are equally important
Professional proficiency in Spanish and the ability to work in English-speaking technical contexts (documentation, code reviews, occasional calls)
Based in Colombia or Argentina
Preferred
Experience with Snowflake in production data workflows
Previous work with complex data pipelines, ETL or ELT processes at scale
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation or similar)
Previous experience in fintechs, high-scale consumer products, marketplaces or digital banks
Background in environments like Rappi, MercadoLibre, Nubank or large banks with strong engineering standards
Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid architectures
Contributions to open-source projects or participation in hackathons, tech communities or conferences
Benefits
Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions and competitive salaries.
Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits, creating and collaborating is everyday business.
Open communication with management and company leadership.
Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.
500USD a year for you to invest in learning.
Company
Simetrik
Simetrik is a no-code solution that offers the right balance between flexibility and robustness for the reconciliation process automation.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$118.8MKey Investors
Goldman Sachs AlternativesUpload VenturesGoldman Sachs Asset Management
2025-06-04Series B· $30M
2024-11-05Series Unknown
2024-02-21Series B· $55M
Leadership Team
Alejandro Casas Caro
CEO
Santiago Gomez Gonzalez
Co-Founder and COO
Recent News
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