Backend Software Engineer

Overview: - Kueski is a leading BNPL and online consumer credit platform in Latin America, offering innovative financial services. - The company is recognized for its impact, innovation, and strong, diverse, and inclusive culture. - Kueski Pay is the flagship product, preferred by a quarter of Mexico's top e-commerce merchants. Key Responsibilities: - Analyze and solve issues in backend systems, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions. - Optimize software for performance and reliability, diagnosing and preventing bugs. - Communicate risks associated with backend development and system integrations. - Mentor and support fellow software engineers, particularly in backend technologies. - Maintain project focus and align backend objectives with team goals. - Stay updated on backend technologies, processes, and best practices. - Create and maintain documentation for backend processes and designs. - Monitor backend services for uptime and performance concerns. - Participate in technical interviews, early project discussions, and task breakdowns. - Pair program with team members and support new engineers. - Collaborate with tech leads and architects for backend architecture evolution. - Propose initiatives for continuous improvement in backend development practices. Requirements/Skills/Qualifications: - Strong background in backend development with programming fundamentals. - Knowledge of code structure, readability, and maintainability best practices. - Experience with software design patterns relevant to backend systems. - Strong experience in API development, RESTful and/or GraphQL standards. - Production experience in deploying, monitoring, and maintaining software products. - Familiarity with backend architectural patterns, including microservices. - Experience in delivering solutions iteratively with a focus on optimization. - Knowledge of Ruby and Ruby on Rails is beneficial. - Familiarity with AWS services and cloud platforms. Compensation & Benefits: - The job description does not provide specific details on compensation and benefits. Inclusion & Diversity: - Kueski embraces diversity and is committed to equity and inclusion. - The company will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. - Commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates.