Back-end Engineer in TECLA

TECLA is a leading hiring platform connecting top tech companies with the best professionals in Latin America. With a network of over 50,000 members, we serve as the bridge between U.S. startups and senior, diverse tech talent across 18 countries in LATAM.

Our mission is to empower professionals with remote and international job opportunities while helping companies access exceptional talent to grow their teams. To date, we’ve helped over 500 senior tech professionals secure roles with innovative U.S. tech startups.

We are looking for a Backend Engineer who is passionate about crafting software that meets enterprise-grade quality standards. The ideal candidate should be an excellent communicator, able to clearly articulate technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical team members. We value individuals who can lead technical projects with confidence and expertise, guiding teams toward achieving development goals.

While familiarity with Elixir and TypeScript is beneficial, it is not a strict requirement. More importantly, we are looking for someone enthusiastic about diving into new technologies and tackling unfamiliar problems. A strong eagerness to learn and adapt will be valued as our technology stack evolves and as new projects arise.

• You have a track record (3-5 years) of developing high-quality, maintainable, and robust software, ideally for enterprise-level applications.
• You have experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including schema design, query optimization, and data migrations.
• You have experience working with modern web application frameworks such as Phoenix, Ruby on Rails, or NestJS, and you understand best practices for structuring backend applications to ensure maintainability and scalability.
• You are known for your clear communication skills, capable of discussing complex technical issues in an understandable way.
• You have demonstrated your ability to navigate technical challenges and drive a project to completion.
• You have some experience with or interest in learning Elixir and TypeScript, among other programming languages and frameworks.
• You are highly motivated to learn new technologies and frameworks, constantly seeking to improve your skills and tackle new challenges.

• Designing and implementing Backend systems that meet high standards for scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Communicating effectively with team members across the organization, from fellow engineers to product managers, to ensure clear understanding of project goals and high-quality deliverables.
• Exploring new technologies and programming languages and integrating them into development practices where appropriate.
• Continuously learning and adapting to new technical challenges, staying ahead of the curve in Backend development practices.

This role will be part of a collaborative engineering team working on enterprise-grade Backend systems. The engineer will contribute to scalable and high-performance applications, collaborating closely with Frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to build robust solutions. The projects involve modern web technologies and may include integrations with various databases and cloud-based services.

• A fully remote position with flexible hours, allowing for work-life balance.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per year.
• 10 paid days for local holidays.

*Please note we are only looking for full-time dedicated team members who are eager to fully integrate within our team.