Backend Software Engineer - Marketplace
Mercado LibreBogota, Bogota, Capital District, Colombia
Posted February 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Mercado Libre has become Latin America's leading e-commerce technology company, operating its flagship marketplace MercadoLibre.com alongside the digital payments platform MercadoPago.com. The company delivers end-to-end solutions for buying, selling, advertising and secure online payments, serving millions of users across 18 countries. Its core focus spans internet commerce, fintech, and logistics, enabling seamless transactions and efficient market creation throughout the region. Mercado Libre distinguishes itself through a user-friendly interface, robust safety mechanisms, and a proven track record of scaling marketplaces in emerging economies.
Job Description
As a Backend Software Engineer at Mercado Libre, you will design and scale innovative and secure systems that solve real-world and high-impact problems. You will work in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technology, applying good engineering practices, proprietary AI models, and continuous learning, with the goal of democratizing electronic commerce and financial services in Latin America.
Requirements
- Developing high-quality code, complex refactorings, and code reviews.
- Designing and maintaining robust and scalable APIs to ensure resilient, modular, and business-aligned solutions.
- Making data-driven decisions, using dashboards, analytical tools, and the team's collective experience.
- Designing distributed architectures using advanced patterns.
- Defining testing and observability strategies, implementing automated tests, metrics, and logs to ensure reliability and performance.
Benefits
- Hybrid work mode
- Site in Bogotá (Colombia)