Summary
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A senior backend engineering role focused on building scalable, high-load platforms using modern backend technologies. The position involves system design, development, testing, deployment, and performance optimization.
Highlights
Build high-performance systems, work on challenging technical problems, and contribute to scalable backend architecture in a global environment.
Description
Company Description Sombra is a global software development and consulting company with over 400 experts across Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the US.
The company delivers IT solutions for clients in financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, energy, logistics, and telecommunications.
About the RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a fast-paced FinTech environment building a high-performance platform for the US proprietary trading market.
You’ll be responsible for leading backend feature development using Python/Django and Go, working on trading simulation, risk, account management, payments, and other data-intensive workflows.
You’ll collaborate closely with frontend engineers and contribute to technical design, testing, deployments, and platform stability.
This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working with high-load, low-latency systems and real-time data, while having an interest in financial markets and trading technologies.
What You’ll DoLead backend feature development using Python/Django and Go for trading simulation workflows.Design, document, and maintain APIs consumed by frontend applications.Build scalable backend logic for trading, risk, and account-related operations.Collaborate with frontend engineers to ensure consistent data structures and seamless integrations.Integrate third-party services, including payment providers.Write comprehensive unit and integration tests following strong engineering standards.Deploy and validate services in Kubernetes development and testing environments.Support minor UI features and bug fixes using React and Next.js when needed.Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.Mentor other team members and share technical knowledge.Troubleshoot production and pre-production issues to ensure platform stability.
What We’re Looking For5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack software development.Strong expertise in Python and Django and experience designing scalable backend services.Practical experience with Go, particularly for microservices or backend components.Solid knowledge of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL.Experience designing and consuming API contracts for frontend applications.Basic development experience with React and Next.js.Experience working with trading platforms or financial systems, or a strong understanding of trading concepts such as tick, bid, ask, buy, and sell.Experience integrating payment systems such as Worldpay or similar providers.Understanding of Kubernetes deployments in development or testing environments.Strong testing discipline, including unit and integration test coverage aligned with Definition of Done.Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
About the EnvironmentYou’ll work in a FinTech / Proprietary Trading environment focused on the US market.
Why Join Us?
Collaborate with international teamsGrow your expertise in AIRemote work model within Colombia18 Colombian public holidays.Annual $250 wellness bonus (can be used for health insurance, pets, sports, or wellness activities).Competitive salary in USD.And more...
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