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Oowlish, one of Latin America’s rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.
About the Role
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our fast-growing telemedicine platform and help design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems. This is a hands‑on role where you will take ownership of critical services, develop new features, and ensure the stability and efficiency of our backend architecture.
You’ll work with PHP, Laravel, PostgreSQL, and AWS, collaborating closely with frontend, QA, product, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless, high‑quality healthcare solutions.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make architectural decisions, implement performance optimizations, and support integration with third‑party APIs. You will also be responsible for debugging complex issues, automating tests, and improving CI/CD pipelines to ensure fast and reliable releases. The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, remote‑first environment and enjoys working across teams to create scalable systems that directly impact patient care.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, optimize, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
Investigate and resolve production issues to maintain system reliability and performance
Build and maintain integrations with third‑party APIs and internal tools
Write and maintain automated tests and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines
Monitor system performance and proactively address potential issues
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure code quality and smooth deployments
Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous process improvements
Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision‑making
Must Have
3+ years of experience working with PHP and Laravel
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of SQL databases (preferably PostgreSQL)
Proficient with RESTful APIs and API testing automation
Experience with Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test automation
Experience using Docker for development and deployment
Knowledge of monitoring tools (Rollbar, CloudWatch, etc.) and AWS or similar cloud platforms
Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
Benefits & Perks
Home office
Competitive compensation based on experience
Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company
International projects
Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational)
Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass
Games and competitions
Apply Here
Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Metadata
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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