Senior Back-end Engineer; PHP​/Python; Pet Tech Platform

Senior Back-end Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Back-end Engineer that will take ownership of the backend platform, from client-facing API schemas to AWS server and database infrastructure. You will enhance the core PHP/Laravel API, maintain internal Python services, and manage cloud infrastructure. The team builds with AI coding agents daily, hence demonstrated experience shipping software and designing workflows with AI tools is a requirement for this position.

• Take end-to-end ownership of the backend platform, managing client-facing API schemas, servers, and database infrastructure in AWS.
• Integrate AI-powered solutions directly into core products while building and refining the agent workflows, context, and tooling that enable effective team development with AI across a large codebase.
• Contribute to architectural and design decisions, articulating trade-offs and breaking down complex features into releasable components.
• Design and implement core products within a PHP and Laravel API, building from OpenAPI specifications using domain-driven, service, and repository architectures.
• Build and enhance internal backend systems in Python, including AWS Lambda microservices, in collaboration with cross-functional business units.
• Support and maintain production AWS infrastructure using Terraform, managing services such as ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, Parameter Store, Cloud Watch, and IAM.

• 5+ years of experience building, operating, and scaling backend systems in production environments.
• Deep proficiency in PHP (ideally Laravel) along with working proficiency in Python.
• Mandatory AI Tooling:
  Hands-on experience developing features and building context workflows using AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or similar).

• Proven experience with event-driven and queue-based architectures, particularly utilizing AWS SQS.
• Experience running containerized services in production, ideally using Amazon ECS.

• Experience integrating LLMs into production software, including prompt design, evaluation strategies, and handling non-deterministic outputs safely.
• Familiarity with secrets management tools such as AWS Parameter Store or Hashi Corp Vault.
• Experience using large-scale static analysis and automated refactoring tools like PHPStan or Rector.
• Proficiency deploying and maintaining infrastructure using Terraform, Docker, and Git Lab CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of relational database design, query tuning, and caching platforms, specifically MySQL and Redis.
• Background in production incident management, monitoring, and backend secure design principles.

• 100% Remote Work:
  Enjoy the freedom to work from the location that helps you thrive. All it takes is a laptop and a reliable internet connection.
• Highly Competitive USD Pay:
  Earn an excellent, market-leading compensation in USD, that goes beyond typical market offerings.
• Paid Time Off:
  We value your well-being. Our paid time off policies ensure you have the chance to unwind and recharge when needed.
• Work with Autonomy:
  Enjoy the freedom to manage your time as long as the work gets done. Focus on results, not the clock.
• Work with Top American Companies:
  Grow your expertise working on innovative, high-impact projects with Industry-Leading U.S. Companies.

• A Culture That Values You:
  We prioritize well-being and work-life balance, offering engagement activities and fostering dynamic teams to ensure you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Diverse, Global Network:
  Connect with over 600 professionals in 25+ countries, expand your network, and collaborate with a multicultural team from Latin America.
• Team Up with Skilled Professionals:
  Join forces with senior talent. All of our team members are seasoned experts, ensuring you're working with the best in your field.

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