{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"072a2c59a2e8f604380d804c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/072a2c59a2e8f604380d804c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/072a2c59a2e8f604380d804c","title":"Backend Staff Engineer","description":"About DEUNA \\uD83E\\uDDE1\nDEUNA is a rapidly growing startup revolutionizing global commerce with ATHIA, our AI-powered orchestration and payments platform that helps large enterprises boost approval rates, reduce costs, and unlock new revenue. Built by the team behind DEUNA—the fastest-growing Commerce OS in Latin America—ATHIA combines payment intelligence, checkout optimization, and data orchestration in one powerful solution.\n\nWith deep integrations across 300+ PSPs and alternative payment methods, and over 20% of Mexico’s digital economy running through our platform, we simplify global payments through a single integration and centralized reconciliation.\nWe are a rapidly growing startup expanding into the U.S. to meet the urgent needs of large retailers, marketplaces, airlines, and QSRs. Join us to shape the future of payments! \\uD83D\\uDE80\n\nVisit https://www.deuna.com/ to learn more about us!\n\nRole Overview\nWe are looking for a Backend Staff Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable backend systems.\nThis role is focused on building high-quality, reliable services, improving system performance, and guiding engineering teams through technical decisions. You will work closely with Engineering Managers and Product teams to deliver robust backend solutions.\nKey Responsibilities\nBackend Development & Architecture\nDesign, build, and maintain backend services and APIs.\nDevelop scalable and secure distributed systems.\nDefine and implement best practices for performance and reliability.\nTechnical Leadership\nProvide technical guidance to engineering teams.\nParticipate in architecture discussions and design decisions.\nImprove development standards and documentation.\nSystem Optimization\nIdentify and resolve performance bottlenecks.\nImplement improvements in scalability, monitoring, and reliability.\nDesign data models, caching strategies, and asynchronous processes.\nCollaboration\nWork closely with Product and Engineering teams.\nSupport the delivery of new features and system improvements.\nEnsure alignment between technical solutions and business needs.\nRequirements\n8+ years of experience in backend development.\nStrong experience with:\nGolang and/or Python\nExperience working with:\nDistributed systems\nREST or GraphQL APIs\nEvent-driven architectures\nExperience with AWS or similar cloud platforms.\nKnowledge of:\nSQL and NoSQL databases\nCaching (Redis or similar)\nMessaging systems\nUnderstanding of security best practices.\nStrong problem-solving skills.\nGood communication skills.\nEnglish is a plus.\nNice to Have\nExperience in fintech, payments, or e-commerce platforms.\nExperience with high-traffic systems.\nKnowledge of compliance and security standards.\nWhat will you find when you join DEUNA?\nA multicultural team distributed throughout LATAM\nDynamism, agility and constant innovation\nBeing part of a high-impact solution for an entire region\nThe best tools and technology to operate\nBeing part of the startup culture.\nWe are in full expansion!\n\nBenefits:\nVacations and additional PTO \\uD83C\\uDFDD️\nRemote work from anywhere \\uD83D\\uDCBB\nEconomic support for health insurance, internet and cell phone line\\uD83D\\uDCF1\\uD83C\\uDF10\nWe all own DEUNA, we offer stock options \\uD83D\\uDCB8\nLearning and development platform \\uD83D\\uDCDA\nMultidisciplinary, diverse and dynamic team \\uD83E\\uDDE1\nGrowth and career path \\uD83D\\uDE80\n\nBe part of a dynamic team that's creating the next generation payments platform.\n\nJoin us at DEUNA!\n\nDEUNA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and inclusion in our workplace. All employment decisions at DEUNA are made without discrimination based on nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, color, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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