Welcome to Devlane!

We are a dynamic software development company with a strong presence across Latin America. Currently, we specialize in offering staff augmentation services to clients worldwide, with a particular focus on North America.

Joining our team offers you the opportunity to shine and make a significant impact on the projects you work on. Many of our clients are modern small to medium-sized businesses experiencing rapid growth, and they're eager to add core members like you to their teams. This environment ensures you'll stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends.

At Devlane, our values are straightforward: we foster a collaborative environment and prioritize building long-lasting relationships where you can develop your skills as a software engineer and learn from your peers.

What's the role about?

As a Founding Staff Backend Engineer, you will own the design, development, and maintenance of the core backend platform powering a real-time 3D commerce environment. Your work will play a key role in defining the company’s technical architecture from the ground up.

Working in a fast-paced, stealth startup with minimal technical debt, you will lead end-to-end system design across APIs, automated pipelines, workflow engines, search infrastructure, and queuing systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions. You will also support light MLOps initiatives, helping integrate the backend with advanced computer vision and AI technologies.

What do we require from you?

• +5 years of experience as a software engineer working on backend systems.
• Strong knowledge of backend development using TypeScript (Node.js).
• Deep expertise with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL.
• Experience managing AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Pulumi, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
• Mastery of technical design, including system architecture, interface/API design, and data/object modeling.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and test suites from scratch.
• Exposure to integrating backend systems with AI/ML models, or a strong willingness to handle light MLOps tasks within a CV+AI environment.
• Solid understanding of complex backend components like queuing systems, nightly data jobs, workflow engines, and search indices.
• Ability to drive technical discussions, take ownership of the architecture, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Some of our Perks:

• Salary in USD.
• 100% Remote from Home.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off per year.
• 8-hour workday, with flexible hours.
• Welcome kit from the brand.
• High-end hardware provided: laptop, mouse, & headphones.
• English classes, virtual library and online courses.
• Contribution bonuses.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!