UP.Labs hiring Senior Backend Engineer • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas
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Senior Backend Engineer

UP.Labs is a first-of-its-kind venture lab unlocking the future of transportation and mobility by partnering with global corporations to launch startups that solve their most pressing challenges.

UP.Labs

Employee count: 11-50

Mexico only

Position Overview

UPLabs.us is a dynamic venture studio dedicated to building innovative startup companies from the ground up. Our team thrives on solving complex problems, driving technological advancements, and creating impactful digital products. We’re seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to our mission of launching the next wave of successful startups.
As a Backend Engineer at UP.Labs, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our applications. You will work closely with product teams to ensure seamless integration and high performance of our platform.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
  • Optimize application performance and ensure high availability
  • Implement security best practices to protect data and infrastructure
  • Maintain and improve database performance, including indexing and query optimization.
  • Write clena, reusable, and well documented code following best practices
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
  • Monitor and troubleshoot system performance and resolve issues proactively
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in backend development.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in building and deploying backend applications
  • Strong experience with Node.js for building server-side applications and APIs using Javascript or Typescript.
  • Strong experience with Python for backend development and scripting, using Django, Flask, or equivalent frameworks.
  • Experience with Nest, Express or similar frameworks.
  • Strong experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL
  • Knowledge of SQL, and NoSQL databases.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure or GCP.

Preferred skills

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecture.
  • Knowledge in IaaC with Terraform or CloudFormation

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Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

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Mexico +/- 0 hours

About UP.Labs

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UP.Labs is at the forefront of transforming the mobility world, operating as a pioneering corporate venture foundry. Through groundbreaking technology, particularly vertical AI and advanced analytics, UP.Labs is revolutionizing how legacy transportation and mobility firms address their most significant challenges. The core of UP.Labs' innovative model lies in its deep partnerships with global industry leaders. Together, they establish specialized labs dedicated to solving critical, sector-wide value chain problems. This collaborative approach not only enhances the digital capabilities of established corporations but also introduces entirely new business models designed for the future of movement.

The startups launched by UP.Labs are meticulously built by seasoned entrepreneurs, visionary product leaders, and top-tier technologists. These ventures are incubated with a clear focus on developing market-ready solutions that directly address the identified industry pain points. A distinctive feature of the UP.Labs methodology is the pathway created for their corporate partners to potentially acquire these matured startups. This provides the corporate partners with substantial strategic value, infusing their organizations with cutting-edge innovation and a revitalized entrepreneurial culture. By fostering this ecosystem, UP.Labs accelerates the journey towards a transportation future that is cleaner, safer, faster, and more accessible for everyone. This commitment to innovation and strategic collaboration positions UP.Labs as a key catalyst in the evolution of global mobility, driving tangible progress and fostering a new era of technologically advanced transportation solutions.

Employee benefits

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Cell Phone reimbursement

Cell Phone reimbursement

Flight lessons for employees

Flight lessons for employees

401(K)

UP.Labs offers a 401(K) plan.

Paid holidays

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