LATAM Software Engineer

Why Praxent?
We get it. You have options. Let us tell you why we're different. Our work is changing the world of financial services. Everyday, clients arrive with big ideas for their industry. They're experts in their field with the vision and resources you need to change everything. All that's left is the right team to bring that vision to life. If you're a fast learner and you love working on a wide variety of projects, you're going to like it here. We help our clients modernize, rather than rebuild, outdated customer-facing software applications. Our clients see a return within weeks instead of months and that's why they choose us.

At Praxent, we let you do your work your way. We're a team of 130+ located throughout the United States and Central/South America. Our role is to encourage you, support you, and give you the freedom you need to thrive. Whether you're working at home, in a coffee shop, or heck, even on your travels, we're here to create an environment that lets you live your best life. On your terms.

We trust our people to be their best. It's a level of autonomy and respect that's helped us grow a diverse and brilliant team of experts. Experts who also happen to be some of the best colleagues you've ever worked alongside.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. "Remote" employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice which must be identified to the Company. Team members may live in the following locations: Mexico or El Salvador.

Your Mission
:
Enhance
the team's capacity to deliver assigned stories by end of sprint

• Deliver Value:
  Develop software features for relatively complex features with the support of more senior engineers during AgileDev engagements and address defects and enhancement requests.
• Develop Collaboratively:
  Participate in successful Agile delivery by seeking guidance, raising concerns, advancing best practices, identifying blockers, and mentoring peers and more junior team members.
• Become Fullstack:
  Demonstrate competency at two of the following: building attractive user interfaces, building data driven REST APIs, administering databases/cloud/servers.
• Communicate Value:
  Collaborate with client stakeholders during sprint planning to finalize and document technical approach with user stories as subtasks. Discuss (not just accept) requirements, iterate. Communicate status.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Key Activities: Demonstrate acceptance criteria understanding, share daily progress, limit QA kickback, deliver stories as assigned
• How a Current Praxenter Describes The Role: "My normal day involves developing new features, fixing bugs, and attending a few meetings. When there are high priority items or major releases, we'll spend extra time coordinating with the team, raising blockers, and assisting QA. Some days will have time allocated for prepping any work to be demo'd to the client to ensure we're deliver the value they expect."

Your Qualifications:

• Technical Proficiency
  : demonstrable experience with at least two of the following: building attractive user interfaces, building data driven REST APIs, administering databases/cloud/servers.

• Practical Experience:
  3-5+ years professional experience in relevant technology and projects, including ongoing adherence to best practices, and experience applying DevOps practices

• Experience building and maintaining Java and JavaScript applications in production environments.

• Works with enterprise systems and APIs, contributing to integrations and assisting with performance improvements.
• Designs and implements features within existing application architectures, following established patterns and best practices.

• Integrates front-end and back-end components to support reliable data flow and consistent user experiences.

• Client Leadership:
  Experience collaborating with client stakeholders during sprint planning and documenting technical approaches

• Outcome Orientation:
  Experience understanding and articulating the business outcomes that your development projects impact
• Relevant Education:
  May include intensive programs, Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a equivalent experience
• Values Alignment:
  We Care Deeply, Always Deliver, Never Settle, Do It Together, Own the Outcome, and approach every situation with a CAN DO mentality – learn more about our Core Values and be sure to let us know which aligns most with your experience

What You'll Love About Us:

• A stable, full-time role. We've been building digital products for 25 years. This is a full-time employment opportunity in your country—offering paid time off, local holidays, and country-specific perks.
• Work/life balance that's real. We believe work should support your life, not take it over. That's why we promote a true work/life balance and encourage a 40-hour work week—no more.
• A culture worth joining. Praxent has been recognized by Best Places to Work in Fintech, Clutch, and Comparably for workplace excellence. Don't just take our word for it—check out our Glassdoor reviews to hear directly from our team.
• Support without micromanagement. Your career is yours to grow. We're here to guide, unblock, and champion you—not hover over your shoulder.
• Your voice matters. Got an idea? A different perspective? We want to hear it. Our team is built on openness, curiosity, and shared ownership.
• Time to recharge. You'll receive paid time off and holidays based on your country's standards because we believe work-life balance makes better people and better teams.
• Local perks, global standards. You'll receive country-specific benefits that reflect where you live—often including bonus pay, local protections, and perks that matter to you. We'll walk you through all the details when we connect.
• We invest in your growth. Whether it's an online course, a tech conference, or a certification you've been eyeing—we cover the cost of ongoing learning. We want you to keep growing with us.
• People-first always. At Praxent, you're not a number. You're a person. We lead with kindness, respect, and empathy—because work should feel like a place where you belong.