Role overview
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At Staffy, we are looking for a Backend Engineer to join a high-impact product team building scalable and modern backend systems.
In this role, you will work on designing and developing robust services, with a strong focus on backend architecture, data integrity, and system reliability. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams while also having a high degree of autonomy in your day-to-day work.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about clean and efficient backend systems, and is eager to continuously learn and adopt new technologies, including AI-assisted development workflows.
Design, build, and maintain backend services using Spring Boot
Develop and optimize APIs and system integrations
Work with PostgreSQL for data modeling, querying, and performance optimization
Implement secure authentication and authorization flows (OAuth2, session management)
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical solutions
Ensure code quality, scalability, and system reliability
Leverage AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code) to improve development workflows
Continuously improve system performance and architecture
Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
Solid experience working with AWS (cloud infrastructure)
Deep understanding of SQL fundamentals, specifically PostgreSQL
Experience implementing authentication systems (OAuth2, tokens, IdPs)
Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs
Strong understanding of backend architecture and best practices
Ability to work independently without constant supervision
Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset
Good communication skills in a collaborative environment
People First culture.
Free access to streaming platforms.
Free access to Spotify premium.
GYM discount.
Travel discount.
E-Learning discount.
Birthday-day
We are a young and fast-growing recruiting company with five years of experience working across Latin America and the United States. We partner closely with teams and founders to help them build strong, high-impact teams through recruitment, outsourcing, and team-building services.
Our culture is built on effective communication, trust, and transparency. We believe great work happens when people feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow. Today, our team is made up of more than 50 professionals working across different projects throughout the region, collaborating remotely and learning from each other every day.