Software Engineer.

Location: Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Jamaica, Costa Rica

Department: Candidate Sourcing

Workplace: remote

Description

Job Title: Software Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time – Remote

Working Hours: U.S. business hours (with flexibility depending on project and collaboration needs)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications. This role is central to building and optimizing API connections, improving workflows, developing user interfaces, and integrating emerging technologies — including AI.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions while contributing to a fast-growing, collaborative engineering culture. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organization (150%+ year-over-year growth) that values innovation, mentorship, and professional development.

Responsibilities

API Development & Integration

• Manage and maintain the company’s suite of API tools and integrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve API-related issues across backend systems.
• Ensure seamless communication between backend services and workflows.

Workflow Optimization

• Assist in developing, improving, and automating business workflows.
• Understand system interconnectivity to ensure holistic optimization.

Frontend & User Interface Development

• Design and implement interactive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to support frontend requirements.

Innovation & AI Implementation

• Explore new technologies and implement cutting-edge solutions, including AI capabilities.
• Recommend tools, frameworks, or processes that enhance engineering efficiency.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product, operations, and engineering teams.
• Contribute ideas and technical insights to improve the organization’s overall technology stack and development practices.

What Makes You a Perfect Fit

• You are a collaborative problem-solver with strong analytical abilities.
• You’re excited about backend, frontend, and API-driven development.
• You love learning new technologies — especially AI — and applying them creatively.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt quickly to evolving tools and frameworks.
• You communicate effectively and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams.
• You’re proactive, resourceful, and always looking for ways to improve systems and workflows.

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong interest and competency in backend, frontend, and API orchestration.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Java.
• Familiarity with API tools and integration concepts.
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, React, Angular, Flask, Selenium, Playwright, or Node.js (experience is a plus, not required).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work legally in the United States and communicate effectively in English.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Experience with API development and automation.
• Frontend experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React/Angular).
• Familiarity with workflow automation and backend system optimization.
• Exposure to AI-driven technologies or tools.
• Experience working in high-growth, fast-moving engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to suggest, test, and implement new tools or processes.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

A typical day as a Software Engineer includes:

• Reviewing open tasks, API workflows, and ongoing development priorities.
• Building, optimizing, and maintaining software components and integrations.
• Designing or improving user interfaces for internal or customer-facing tools.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.
• Exploring new technologies, frameworks, or AI solutions to enhance functionality.
• Troubleshooting backend or API performance issues and implementing fixes.
• Ending the day by documenting updates, deployments, or technical learnings.

In essence: you help build, optimize, and scale the systems that power the company’s technology engine.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• Stability and optimization of API connections.
• Workflow efficiency improvements and reduced manual tasks.
• Quality and performance of software components delivered.
• Timely completion of development tasks and sprints.
• Internal team satisfaction and collaboration effectiveness.
• Contribution to innovation, new solutions, and process enhancements.

Interview Process

1. Initial Phone Screen
2. Technical Interview with Pavago Recruiter or Engineering Lead
3. Practical Task (e.g., API workflow simulation or coding assignment)
4. Client Interview with Engineering/Technical Leadership
5. Offer & Background Verification