PALO IT

Technology

AIFirstSoftwareEngineer(BackgroundCorePython)

$750–1200k ~AI est. Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“AI First Software Engineer (Background Core Python) at PALO IT. Skills: Python, FastAPI, API Backend Development, Generative AI Engineering. Design backend services. Build backend services”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Analyze technical challenges; Propose pragmatic solutions; Identify system bottlenecks; Troubleshoot complex issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years backend development, Expertise in Python, Solid hands-on experience with FastAPI, Understanding of RESTful API design, Understanding of microservices architecture, Understanding of distributed systems concepts, Proven experience designing scalable backend systems, Proven experience designing maintainable backend systems, Proficient in SQL database design, Proficient in NoSQL database design, Proficient in database optimization, Proficient in database performance tuning, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with automated testing strategies, Experience with modern DevOps practices, Solid understanding of application security, Solid understanding of authentication mechanisms, Solid understanding of authorization mechanisms, Solid understanding of secure coding practices, Problem-solving skills, Ability to analyze technical challenges, Ability to propose pragmatic solutions, Ability to work in cross-functional environments, Ability to work in collaborative environments, Ability to guide technical discussions, Use Generative AI coding tools, Apply prompt engineering best practices, Validate GenAI output

Nice to Have

Experience mentoring junior developers, Experience mentoring mid-level developers, Contributing to team growth

What You'll Do.

Design backend services

Build backend services

Evolve backend services

Develop backend services

Maintain backend services

Maintain RESTful APIs

Lead design of backend architectures

Contribute to technical decisions

Collaborate with frontend developers

Collaborate with product teams

Integrate user-facing elements

Optimize applications for speed

Optimize applications for reliability

Optimize applications for scalability

Ensure security practices

Ensure data protection practices

Enforce engineering standards

Promote high-quality code

Promote maintainable code

Identify system bottlenecks

Troubleshoot complex issues

Drive performance improvements

Drive reliability improvements

Participate in software development lifecycle

Influence software development lifecycle

Promote best practices in API design

Promote best practices in testing

Promote best practices in observability

Promote best practices in CI/CD automation

Stay current with industry trends

Stay current with emerging technologies

Stay current with backend engineering practices

Recommend improvements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Frontend developers; Product teams; Other stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Software development lifecycle

Full Job Description

Who We Are Build. Scale. Sustain. PALO IT is a global technology consultancy that crafts tech as a force for good. We design, develop and scale digital and sustainable products and services to unlock value across the triple bottom line: people, planet, profit. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company. We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (5 continents, 18 offices, +650 experts from +50 nationalities) We are robust and resilient (100% independent and 0 debt) We are entrepreneurs and passionate experts: We invest in what we believe genuinely and work as a collective intelligence We are positive, courageous, caring, doers and committed to excellence About Gen-e2 While the market is still largely AI-augmenting delivery, we have reinvented the SDLC to be AI First. Our approach is a game-changer in productivity and quality, with a strong collaboration between AI generative and our best Talents: We now generate 95% of the entire product — code, documentation, infrastructure as code, and even design — with GitHub Copilot. The quality consistently exceeds the output of our best traditional engineering teams. A product repository houses all product artefacts, giving AI full project context for higher-quality generation. A library of rules and prompts defines coding standards, design principles, and security guidelines, ensuring enterprise-grade quality and scalability. With Gen-e2, we deliver end-to-end products 2–3× faster than traditional approaches, while raising the bar for engineering excellence. Your Role As a Senior API Backend Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving robust, scalable, and secure backend services using Python FastAPI. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, drive technical excellence, and contribute to architectural decisions that support long-term bu

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