South Geeks

Lead technical direction and architecture evolution, mentor engineering teams on AI-native development. | Mastery of multiple backend languages, deep AWS and distributed systems knowledge, AI-native workflow experience, and bachelor's degree required. | Hi there :) Thanks for checking in to find out about our open position. We´ll provide as much information as possible, but please feel free to reach us if you have further questions. We´ll be happy to see your application, even if there are skills you don't quite master! About Us At South Geeks, we engage top-performing Software Engineers, Security Experts, and Data Analysts from Latin America to join our clients' teams worldwide. For over 8 years, we've been helping future-shaping companies scale faster by curating world-class tech talent and building long-lasting, strategic partnerships. We pride ourselves on a people-centered culture that powers innovation, collaboration, and excellence. About the Client Our client is a fast-growing US-based edtech company whose platform powers school-family communication for over 22 million students across the country. Their engineering team is navigating an exciting architectural transition, while continuing to ship fast. This is a high-visibility role with regular interaction with the CEO and co-founders. About the Role We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer who operates with urgency and a "multiplier" mindset. This is an AI-native role: you should have fundamentally evolved your development workflow using LLMs and AI agents. The ideal candidate uses AI to bypass manual boilerplate, accelerate debugging, and ship clean, simple functionality at a pace traditional methods can't match. You'll be one level below Principal, but the expectations for technical leadership and architectural influence are high. Key Responsibilities Partner with product, exec leadership, design, sales, and marketing to build the right things, as simply as possible Champion AI development practices and mentor the engineering org on using AI to increase sprint velocity and code quality Build and run systems that operate robustly at scale with the highest level of security Work with leadership to build a unified technical direction and a culture of excellence and speed Review PRs and design the future architecture of systems, including the evolution of legacy monolithic architecture toward a modern stack What You Need to Succeed in This Role Mastery of large-scale services using Ruby, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript and PHP Deep knowledge of distributed systems, relational databases (MySQL/Postgres), and AWS infrastructure (Aurora, RDS, SQS) AI-native workflow: you treat AI (Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) as your primary partner in the development lifecycle — using it to bypass boilerplate and focus on deep architectural work Ability to represent the engineering team in high-stakes discussions with non-technical stakeholders Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field Our Team We strive to create an inspiring and growth-oriented environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We promote both personal and professional development, with individualized support for your needs and concerns. We aim to build a space where everyone can thrive. What We Offer 100% remote work Competitive payment in USD This position is available for candidates based in LATAM.

Maintain and modernize a large VB6 legacy codebase using AI tools and refactor components into Python and SQL. | Proficiency with SQL Server, AI coding tools, experience with VB6 legacy systems, strong debugging skills, and ability to work in multi-tenant environments. | Hi there :) Thanks for checking in to find out about our open position. We´ll provide as much information as possible, but please feel free to reach us if you have further questions. We´ll be happy to see your application, even if there are skills you don't quite master! About us We partner with high-growth companies to bring elite software engineers from Latin America who are not just technically strong but also AI-fluent and built for long-term partnerships. Our engineers integrate seamlessly into your team, working in your tools, your timezone, and with the same level of ownership your in-house team brings. About the client Our client provides cloud-based government management software used by 250+ municipalities across the United States. Their platform modernizes how local governments operate, from permitting and inspections to reporting and resident services. Engineering for them means working on a large, mission-critical system with a clear modernization roadmap and an AI-native development culture. About the role You will be working on a large VB6 legacy codebase that powers real government operations every day. The work is incremental modernization: using AI tools to read, document, and understand complex legacy code, then refactoring and building new components in Python and SQL alongside the existing system. Some days you are deep in VB6 and COM/ActiveX. Others, you are writing Python scripts, optimizing SQL queries, or diagnosing a production issue in a multi-tenant environment. AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) are part of your daily workflow, not an afterthought. What you need to succeed Comfort working daily with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar) Solid experience with SQL Server and relational database design Experience navigating and contributing to large, complex legacy codebases Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in production environments Ability to read and understand VB6, COM/ActiveX, or equivalent legacy technologies What could set you apart Experience with GIS technologies (ESRI MapObjects, ArcSDE) Familiarity with Jenkins or GitHub Actions for CI/CD Python scripting for automation or tooling Prior exposure to legacy-to-modern migration projects Multi-tenant database architecture experience Our team At South Geeks, we work with engineers who take ownership. You will be embedded with the client team, collaborating directly with their engineers and product leaders. Our People Ops team stays close to make sure you have everything you need to do your best work. What we offer Long-term projects 100% remote work Payment in USD PTO English lessons Technical training WFH budget Career Coaching This position is open to candidates anywhere in Latin America.

Lead migration from AWS Java SDK v1 to v2 across multiple backend services, develop and optimize Java microservices, collaborate with DevOps and QA for AWS deployments, and automate migration/testing using Python. | 5+ years backend experience with strong Java and Spring skills, deep AWS SDK knowledge, Python scripting experience, and solid understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native development. | Hi there :) Thanks for checking in to find out about our open position. We´ll provide as much information as possible, but please feel free to reach us if you have further questions. We´ll be happy to see your application, even if there are skills you don't quite master! About Us At South Geeks, we power the evolution of technology by connecting elite LATAM engineers with future-shaping companies. For over 8 years, we’ve built high-performance, culturally aligned teams that thrive on innovation, precision, and collaboration. We care for the people who take care of our clients—creating lasting partnerships and world-class results. About the Client Our client is a global organization focused on creating secure, scalable digital solutions that help millions of users connect and manage vital records responsibly. Their technology teams are modernizing systems and services to ensure reliability, performance, and long-term sustainability through AWS-based architectures and distributed systems. About the Role We are looking for three Senior Backend Engineers (Java) to support a key project focused on migrating from AWS Java SDK v1 to v2 across approximately 60–70 services. This initiative is essential to improving performance, maintainability, and scalability across the client’s platform. You’ll work hands-on with modern backend technologies, leveraging Java, Spring, and AWS, and collaborating with a distributed team of engineers. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute the AWS Java SDK v1 → v2 migration across multiple backend services. Develop, refactor, and optimize Java-based microservices within a distributed architecture. Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment on AWS. Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices and architectural standards. Use Python and automation tools to streamline migration and testing processes. Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues during migration and rollout phases. What You Need to Succeed 5+ years of experience as a Backend or Software Engineer. Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Framework. Deep experience with AWS and AWS SDK (v1 and/or v2). Hands-on experience with Python for scripting or automation. Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native development. Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills. What We Offer Term: ASAP through January 2026. 100% remote work. Paid in USD. Paid Time Off (PTO). English lessons and technical training. Career coaching and mentorship. Work-from-home & training reimbursements.