Backend Engineer

Company DescriptionAre you looking for an opportunity to jump-start your career in a thriving tech industry? Join us at Montevideo Labs | A Blend Company to grow our business and execute our mission to help organizations leverage data and technology to make better decisions. With over 10 years of experience in the field of big data, top US customers such as Mastercard, Tripadvisor, and Roku choose us to develop innovative products.What is this position about?   You will be joining a diverse team, collaborating with talented engineers at a prominent multinational company in the US specializing in marketing and communications. As a backend engineer, your primary focus will be on crafting robust and efficient server-side logic, while collaborating in building the next generation of AI and Machine Learning platform for Marketing. Your role will play a crucial part in shaping the overall architecture and performance of our backend systems, emphasizing reliability and scalability in alignment with industry best practices. The role requires seamless coordination with various stakeholders to foster team collaboration and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Job DescriptionCollaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions. Implement and optimize cloud-based architectures, leveraging expertise in any cloud platform, with a preference for GCP. Support machine learning initiatives by integrating and enhancing models into the backend infrastructure. Contribute to the evolution of the system, ensuring compatibility with legacy systems through Java integration and providing solutions for seamless operation. QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proficiency in Python. Ability to understand and use Machine Learning models. Experience with cloud technologies, such as AWS, Azure or GCP. Familiarity with FastAPI. Knowledge of embeddings and vector databases. Understanding of MLOps processes and best practices. Experience with Kubernetes. Familiarity with Java, especially for supporting legacy systems, is a plus.  What about languages?   Excellent written and verbal English for clear and effective communication is a must!   How much experience must I have?   We're looking for someone with 3 years of experience in Backend Development Additional InformationOur perks and benefits: 🍔Every day lunches! (headquarters) Vegetarian, vegan, gluten and sugar-free options. Gourmet meals every Friday with our on-site chef! ⚖️ Flexible working options to help you strike the right balance. 👨🏽‍💻 All the equipment you need to harness your talent (Macbook and accessories). ☕Snacks and beverages available everyday (headquarters). 🎮After office events, football, tennis and game nights (headquarters). Everyone is welcome to join our football league every Wednesday’s and Friday’s. Challenge your teammates to a pool game and win the office’s trophy! Tennis courts available for friendly matches. You are not a sports person? Don’t worry, we also have chess championships, game and music nights for you to join! 📚 Learning opportunities: AWS Certifications (we are AWS Partners). Study plans, courses and other certifications. English Lessons. Learn from your teammates on our Tech Tuesdays! 👩‍🏫 Mentoring and Development opportunities to shape your career path. 🎁 Anniversary and birthday gifts. 🏡 Great location and even greater teammates! So what are the next steps? We are eager to learn about you! Send us your resume or LinkedIn profile below and we’ll explore working together!