About the role
About The Role ¿Y si el código que escribes pudiera potenciar directamente los sistemas de IA que están transformando la manera en que millones de personas interactúan con la tecnología? Buscamos Desarrolladores Back End en Mérida y todo México para diseñar, construir y optimizar los sistemas server-side y APIs que impulsan productos de IA de vanguardia. Mérida se ha convertido en uno de los centros tecnológicos de más rápido crecimiento en México, y buscamos talento local dispuesto a trabajar en proyectos de alcance global. Este es un rol de contrato completamente remoto y flexible. Organization: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain robust back end services, APIs, and data pipelinesBuild scalable, high-performance server-side architecture to support AI training and inference workloadsWrite clean, well-documented, and testable code following engineering best practicesIntegrate with databases, message queues, cloud services, and third-party APIsOptimize system performance, reliability, and scalability as usage growsCollaborate asynchronously with distributed teams of engineers, researchers, and product leadsTroubleshoot production issues, conduct code reviews, and contribute to architectural decisionsWork independently on task-based and project-based assignments on your own schedule Who You Are Proficient in one or more back end languages — Python, Go, Java, Node.js, Rust, or similarSolid understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systemsExperienced with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.)Comfortable working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or AzureFamiliar with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex systems independentlySelf-motivated, reliable, and effective when working asynchronously without close supervisionClear communicator who can document decisions and collaborate across time zones Nice to Have Experience building infrastructure for machine learning or AI systemsFamiliarity with data processing frameworks (Apache Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or similar)Background in performance optimization, caching strategies, or high-throughput systemsKnowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practicesExperience with serverless architectures or event-driven design patternsContributions to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of personal/professional work Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure projects alongside leading research labsFully remote and flexible — set your own hours and work from anywhereFreelance autonomy with access to meaningful, technically challenging workBuild systems at the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligenceCollaborate with a global network of talented engineers and researchersPotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch