Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin)

Sombra Inc — Colombia · Posted ~2 days ago

Senior Remote

Skills

Kotlin Backend Development Backend Architecture Distributed Systems Scalable Systems AI-assisted Software Development System Design Java AI Development Tools

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Summary

A financial technology team is seeking an experienced backend engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable services for a growing digital platform. You will work with Kotlin or Java, contribute to distributed-system architecture, improve reliability and scalability, and use AI tools throughout design, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment.

Highlights

Remote work within Colombia, competitive USD compensation, international collaboration, 18 public holidays, and an annual wellness allowance.

Description

We’re looking for a Backend Engineer with strong Kotlin and AI experience to join a fintech platform focused on building scalable systems for the lending marketplace. In this role, you’ll work closely with the engineering team to design, develop, and maintain backend services that power financial products and integrations. You’ll also contribute to backend architecture decisions and help improve system scalability as the platform continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain backend services using KotlinStrong Java experience accepted. Proven experience using AI tools during software development.Experience leveraging AI for design, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment.Collaborate with the engineering team on backend architecture and infrastructure improvementsParticipate in technical discussions and system designSupport ongoing platform development and scalability initiativesContribute to building reliable and scalable backend systems for financial servicesRequirements 5+ years of experience in software engineeringStrong backend development background2–3+ years of experience with KotlinExperience building backend services and infrastructure systemsStrong understanding of backend architecture and distributed systemsAbility to collaborate effectively within engineering teams Why Join Us? Work on large-scale, data-driven email programsCollaborate with international teamsGrow your expertise in SFMC, AMPscript, and lifecycle marketingRemote 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... 📩 Apply now to be part of an impactful team!