Software Engineer Backend

Description

Job Summary: You will design and scale innovative and secure systems in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technology, applying engineering best practices. Key Highlights: 1. Design and scale innovative and secure systems 2. Work in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technology 3. Apply engineering best practices and continuous learning As a **Software Engineer Backend** at Mercado Libre, you will design and scale innovative and secure systems that solve real-world, high-impact problems. You will work in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technology, applying engineering best practices, proprietary AI models, and continuous learning to democratize e-commerce and financial services across Latin America. Imagine tackling challenging, dynamic, and innovative projects and **being responsible for**: * Designing and maintaining APIs and microservices supporting critical pricing and promotions flows, with a focus on high availability. * Building backend components using Go or Python, prioritizing performance in distributed environments. * Implementing event-based integrations to ensure fault tolerance and system traceability. * Defining observability strategies using metrics and alerts to ensure operational excellence. * Participating in the full development lifecycle, including technical design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines. **What are we looking for?** * Experience developing microservices using languages such as Go or Python. * Knowledge of relational database design and optimization. * Experience implementing distributed architectures and messaging or queuing systems. * Knowledge of engineering practices such as testing and Git-based code versioning. * Experience deploying and monitoring services in large-scale production environments. **Are you ready to leave your mark on Latin American technology? Apply now and join our purpose!** *Work mode: Hybrid. Site: Argentina / Uruguay / Colombia / Mexico (as applicable).*