sr. software engineer (python & java/ agentic ai)

Role overview

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, hands on experience with Python & Java / Agentic AI for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Mexico.

The Senior Software Engineer will use Agentic engineering to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power the client’s AI-driven retail platform. This is a full-time, remote role, with flexibility to work from home, but requires coordination with multiple time zones. Our client provides data-driven solutions for the retail industry, helping businesses forecast demand, optimize pricing, and make more informed commercial decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in CS or Engineering (or Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, or Engineering).

• Strong foundation in Computer Science including data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and software design.

• Proficiency in Software Development leveraging Agentic Engineering (Claude Code/Codex) with experience delivering production-quality products.

• We are specifically looking for product development experience rather than consulting.

• Hands-on experience in Back-End Web Development, including building and maintaining APIs and microservices, and databases.

• Strong Experience with cloud platforms (especially Azure) and containerization/orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Expertise in RDBMS (preferably Postgres), Data access technologies, performance tuning, and data modeling.

• Expert level in Python, and proficient in Java.

• Expertise in some of the following frameworks - FastAPI, Pydantic.

• AI, Pydantic 2, Polars, Pandas, Spring Boot, Enterprise Beans, Hibernate, JDBC.

• Comfort with modern development and devops practices, such as CI/CD pipelines, Agentic engineering, automated testing, and version control (e.g., Git).

• Flexibility to work with different timezones, strong problem-solving abilities, collaborative mindset, and clear communication skills in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Use Agentic engineering to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power the client’s AI-driven retail platform.
• Handle day-to-day responsibilities including implementing new features, optimizing existing services, reviewing code, and ensuring high performance, reliability, and security across systems.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Mentor team members contribute to architecture decisions, and support continuous integration, testing, and deployment practices.

Nice to have:

• Experience in retail, pricing, or data-intensive SaaS products is a plus.

• We offer

• Work with #1 winner of the ‘Best Place to Work’ award!

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.

• Legal IMSS contract and competitive compensation.

• Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.

• Flexibility in workspace, either remote or in our welcoming office.

• Remote work financial support.

• Comprehensive medical insurance including family.

• Life insurance, maternity policy, family days off.

• Christmas Bonus in the amount of 30 days' payment.

• Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.

• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, other activities.

• 15 vacation days, 25% vacations bonus, 11 national holidays.

• Personalized learning program tailored to your interests and skill development.

• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.

• Monthly Pantry Vouchers, free office snacks, and drinks.

• Fun corporate online/offline celebrations and activities.

• Awesome team, friendly and supportive community!

• Why join Svitla

• Svitla Systems is a global digital solutions company headquartered in the U.S. and operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and APAC. Since 2003, we have served a wide range of clients - from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Our success is built on partnership. By integrating seamlessly with clients' teams, we create lasting collaborations that drive real results. We are strong advocates of workplace flexibility, remote culture, individual approach to professional and personal growth.

• Our global mission is to build a business that contributes to wellbeing of our partners, personnel, and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world. Together, we are coding a brighter tomorrow - and living it.

• Join us!