Senior Backend Software Engineer — Python

Role Location

Monterrey, MX | Hybrid

Role Description

The Company

A fast-growing technology company building the infrastructure that powers a modern, regulated digital entertainment platform. Their proprietary engine enables partners to launch fully customized, legally compliant products that combine real-time social interactions, predictive gameplay, and entertainment in one unified experience — driving engagement, retention, and revenue at scale. This is a high-growth environment where backend engineers own critical systems, work across compliance-heavy domains, and directly influence the technical direction of a platform used by operators globally.

Role Responsibilities

• Design & Develop Backend Systems — Build scalable, resilient APIs and backend components supporting web, mobile, and third-party integrations
• Optimize Performance, Security & Compliance — Enhance system performance, implement security best practices, and ensure adherence to AML, KYC, data privacy, and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Data Infrastructure & Analytics — Develop and maintain data pipelines for analytics, fraud detection, geolocation, and regulatory reporting
• Technical Ownership & Collaboration — Partner with product, security, compliance, and data teams to translate requirements into effective technical solutions
• Operational Excellence — Participate in incident response, monitoring, and root cause analysis to ensure system stability and security
• Mentorship & Innovation — Share knowledge with team members, promote best practices, and explore emerging technologies in fintech, AI fraud detection, and regulated digital platforms

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, building, and scaling high-performance backend systems
• Strong expertise in Python for backend development, automation, and data processing
• Proficiency in API development, CI/CD processes, and infrastructure automation
• Experience in data pipeline architecture, analytics, and geolocation-based access controls
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (AML, KYC, data privacy) and performance tuning
• Excellent collaboration skills across cross-functional, globally distributed teams