Junior/Semi-Senior Back-end Engineer

Summary

Join LATAM's most talented team as a Junior to Semi-Senior Back-End Engineer (Perl)! This full-time, remote position, aligned with EST/EDT, focuses on building scalable and high-performing back-end systems using modern Perl frameworks, SQL/NoSQL databases, and RESTful APIs. You will collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to deliver performant, maintainable, and secure systems. The role requires 1–3 years of back-end development experience using Perl and proficiency in various technologies. Passion for learning and a collaborative spirit are essential. This opportunity offers the chance to grow your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced team.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in back-end development using Perl
• Hands-on experience with Perl frameworks: Mojolicious, Catalyst, or Dancer
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Experience with RESTful API development and web services
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to take ownership of tasks
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for learning and improving in a dynamic, fast-paced team

Responsibilities

• Perl Back-End Development
• Design, develop, and maintain robust back-end services and APIs using Perl
• Build applications using Mojolicious, Catalyst, or Dancer frameworks
• Optimize and refactor legacy Perl code for maintainability and performance
• System Integration & Collaboration
• Work closely with front-end developers, DevOps engineers, and other technical teams
• Ensure seamless integration of system components and third-party services
• Code Quality, Performance & Security
• Optimize code for scalability, performance, and security
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems
• Follow best practices in back-end development and propose process improvements
• Continuous Learning & Initiative
• Stay current with evolving Perl technologies and back-end engineering trends
• Take ownership of tasks and contribute proactively to team objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience modernizing or maintaining legacy Perl applications
• Familiarity with Linux-based environments and Bash or Python scripting
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Understanding of asynchronous programming and messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Knowledge of Perl testing frameworks like Test::More or Test::Simple
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Benefits

This is a full-time, remote opportunity for candidates located in LatAm, working in alignment with EST/EDT (UTC-5) time zone