Senior Back End Engineer
We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and scaling of reliable domain services that support core business applications. This role will work closely with product, frontend, and platform teams to deliver cloud-native solutions with a strong focus on maintainability, performance, and scalability.
About First Factory
We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 175+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we thrive and embrace fresh challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
Build and evolve domain services with clear ownership and boundaries.
Develop cloud-native applications that run reliably in production.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
Monitor, debug, and improve service performance and reliability.
Requirements
2-5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following languages: Python (Preferred), Golang, Java, JavaScript / TypeScript, Node.js.
Hands-on experience building and deploying cloud-native solutions
Proven experience designing and implementing domain services.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and backend service architectures.
Experience working with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Nice to have
Experience with event-driven architectures (e.g., message queues, streaming platforms).
Experience building frontend applications.
SRE experience, including monitoring, observability, and reliability practices.
- Department
- Software Engineering
- Role
- Senior Back End Engineer
- Locations
- Heredia
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About First Factory
For over 25 years, First Factory has been a place where collaborative excellence meets modern technologies. We’re a strong team building exceptional software solutions from Costa Rica and LATAM for primarily US-based clients. With industry-low turnover, top eNPS globally, and 5 consecutive Inc. 5000 awards, we foster an environment where talented engineers thrive on challenging projects using modern tech stacks.