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Contract: Senior Backend Engineer

Names the Caribbean
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The job is explicitly open to LATAM countries and the source-provided allowed countries list includes both Belize and Guyana, which are anglophone Caribbean nations in the target user's region. No work authorization, language, timezone, or residency restrictions apply. The target user meets all eligibility criteria.

“Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia +17 more” Geographic scope — Caribbean named explicitly; included subject to G3 (which passed above).
“suriname” Geographic scope — Structured location list contains unrecognisable entries — templated artifact, not trusted as scope.
“Desired Location and/or Location Restrictions: LATAM” Geographic scope — LATAM scope stated; however, the source-provided allowed countries list explicitly includes Belize and Guyana, both anglophone Caribbean nations within the target user's region, overriding the default LATAM exclusion.
“Source-provided allowed countries: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela” Geographic scope — Belize and Guyana are explicitly listed as allowed countries, both anglophone Caribbean nations where the target user resides.
“Source-provided allowed UTC offsets: -8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2” Timezone — UTC-5 (Jamaica/target user's timezone) is included in the allowed offsets, satisfying timezone requirements.

About the role

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the backend architecture of our platform. Your expertise will drive the technological decisions, development, and maintenance of our software, ensuring a stellar developer experience and delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that meet global demands.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and product managers, to convert business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Design and develop applications utilizing PHP (8.3+) and Laravel.
  • Know when and why to use DDD.
  • Optimize API calls for maximum performance and scalability.
  • Adhere to strict security and data protection standards.
  • Validate the technical feasibility of PRD documents and translate those requirements into engineering practices.
  • Quickly diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues.
  • Collaborate with the team to manage deployments and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines.
  • Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance while promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team.

Role Details

  • Availability / Hours Needed: 40 / week
  • Desired Location and/or Location Restrictions: LATAM

Please note that a criminal background check may be required once a conditional job offer is made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law, including the California Fair Chance Act and local Fair Chance ordinances. The Company is committed to conducting an individualized assessment and giving all individuals a fair opportunity to provide relevant information or context before making any final employment decision.

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  • EmploymentNot stated in posting
  • Hiring scopeBelize, Guyana
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Posted21d ago

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