Senior Software Engineer - Colombia

Canals builds software for wholesale distributors, helping them operate more efficiently through automation and AI. The company is looking for senior-level engineers who can move quickly while maintaining high quality, owning complex backend systems while shaping product features that deliver real value. The team is remote-first and distributed across North and South America.

Responsibilities

Backend engineering work focused on scalability, performance, and reliability; Own large, complex projects from planning to deployment; Collaborate directly with product and customer teams to align engineering with business needs; Balance hands-on coding with guiding the team's technical direction; Help shape the future of Canals as the company scales with its customers

Requirements

Senior-level experience as a backend engineer building scalable, high-performance systems; Experience working independently in a fast-paced, product-focused environment; Comfort taking ownership of deliverables and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard; Ability to guide and unblock other engineers, providing thoughtful code reviews and architectural feedback

Nice to have

Previous experience in high-growth startups or small teams