Staff Software Engineer
Pacifica ContinentalMexico City, Mexico • Bogota, Bogota, Capital District, Colombia
Posted November 4, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Pacifica Continental is a global recruitment firm specializing in strategic positions such as board members, C-suite executives, and senior management. With operations spanning over 50 countries and partnerships with multinational companies, they offer customized solutions including executive search, market mapping, and leadership development. Their distinctive approach combines precision, industry knowledge, and local expertise to drive business growth and overcome challenges.
Job Description
The Staff Engineer is responsible for leading our technical foundation, initially collaborating with the Money - Finance engine teams to drive innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Strong expertise in backend development with proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, PHP, or similar, as well as both relational and NoSQL databases.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems and system design principles.
- A can-do attitude and creative, flexible problem-solving abilities, with the ability to think critically in ambiguous situations.
- Being a team player, including review, pair programming, collaboration in one task, mentoring or being mentored.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Desirable experience with mobile technologies or mobile payment systems, including the fraud and identity aspects of fintech, as well as in building and maintaining large-scale systems used by millions of users.
