--- title: 'Senior Full-Stack Builder at Katapult Labs' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-full-stack-builder-katapult-labs-colombia-pp3gn3qjcz9m' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-05' --- # Senior Full-Stack Builder at Katapult Labs - **Company:** Katapult Labs - **Location:** Colombia - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/katapult-labs/563c86bc-6af3-441e-9a31-07f270785144 ## Job description ## SENIOR FULL-STACK BUILDER Location: Remote (Latin America) | Type: Full-time ## About Katapult Katapult is an AI-first engineering studio connecting senior LATAM talent with startups and companies in the US. We're not a staff-augmentation shop: every person we put in front of a client represents Katapult, co-creates product, and owns the outcome directly, with no managers or leads acting as a layer in between. ## About the role We're not looking for a developer who executes tickets. We're looking for a builder engineer: someone with full product vision, able to move across architecture, backend, frontend, mobile and UX without waiting for someone else to tell them what to do (part Full-stack Engineer, part Designer, part Product Manager). Technical depth is the floor here, not the differentiator. What actually sets builders apart is how they orchestrate AI agents day to day (planning work, running things in parallel, reviewing output critically), the harness they leave behind so agents and humans can keep running reliably on their work, and how well they see product, market and channel as one connected system rather than isolated tickets. Excellent communication is core to this role: you'll need to articulate product decisions clearly, align with stakeholders across functions, and make your reasoning legible to both humans and the AI agents you're directing because in a role this autonomous, how well you communicate is often what determines how far your work actually scales. ## Responsibilities - Design and build product end-to-end alongside the client: architecture, data model, integrations, and the final interface, always with an eye on where each piece fits in the bigger picture. - Work in lean teams, typically starting at 2-3 people and scaling as the project grows, always with direct client exposure and no manager or lead absorbing that communication on your behalf. - Translate ambiguous business needs into a clear, executable technical plan, and argue for the why behind your decisions, not just the what. - Give proactive, honest updates and know when and how to push back on scope, asking the right questions early before a technical issue becomes a trust issue with the client. Invisible work reads as no work. - Use AI tools (like Claude and Claude Design) as a daily speed multiplier, leaving behind the context, rules, and tests that let agents run reliably on your work going forward. Katapult covers the cost of top-tier tooling so you can work at full capacity. - Co-create with the client rather than simply taking orders; actively help shape product decisions, not just implement them. ## What we're looking for - Fluent English, enough to hold product and architecture conversations directly with US-based clients. This is client-facing work, so it's non-negotiable. - Solid full stack experience (backend + frontend); mobile or micro-frontend experience is a plus. - A track record of turning fuzzy product conversations into working architecture quickly, thinking about scalability, access control, and integrations from day one. - Real seniority: comfortable running an engagement solo when the client needs it, with a track record that includes both wins and lessons learned. - Prior experience working directly with clients or business stakeholders; startup or product-consulting backgrounds are a strong fit. - Comfortable using AI tools as a core part of your daily workflow, including planning and reviewing agent output critically, not just running prompts. ## How we work - Our best-performing engagements are the ones where we co-create with the client at a strategic level, not the ones where we simply execute instructions. - Everyone on a project shares responsibility for communicating the value Katapult brings, consistently, not just shipping quietly in the background Work-Life Balance - Work from Anywhere in Latin America: Enjoy the freedom to work remotely from any country in Latin America. - 23 Days of PTO per Year: Take time to recharge with paid time off, accrued monthly (1.91 days/month). - USA Federal Holidays Financial Benefits - Monthly Payment in USD: Get paid in US dollars, no matter where you are. - Contractor Agreement with No End Date: Enjoy the stability of a long-term contract. ## About Katapult Labs ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Katapult Labs is a boutique software development and team augmentation agency that provides U.S. startups with access to AI-first engineering talent based in Latin America. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed Stage) - **Headquarters**: Bogotá, Colombia - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Tomás Gutierrez (CEO) and Andrés Blumer (President) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Software Development / IT Services & Consulting - **Target customers**: U.S.-based startups and scale-ups (B2B, primarily SMB to Mid-Market) looking to build, augment, or scale their engineering teams. - **Mission or purpose**: To help companies build faster and smarter by deploying top-tier, AI-augmented engineering teams from Latin America, removing the operational overhead of hiring, HR, and payroll. ## Products & Services - **Team Augmentation**: Katapult recruits, vets, and places dedicated, full-time software engineers onto a client’s existing team. Katapult handles all payroll, HR, and legal obligations. Engineers are dedicated to a single client full-time. - **AI-First Development Pods**: Scalable, skill-balanced pods of engineers who are trained to use modern AI tools to maximize speed-to-value, from MVP to world-class product. - **Fractional CTO Services**: For clients who need technical leadership, Katapult’s founders (experienced, venture-backed entrepreneurs) can act as a fractional CTO, offering guidance on product strategy, technical leadership, and fundraising. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$6.0M** (Seed round led by 8VC on May 20, 2022). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: 8VC (lead investor). - **Growth Signals**: The company has grown to a team of 33 employees. LinkedIn followers have grown +22.7% monthly. The company is actively hiring for roles like Staff Full-Stack Engineer and Account Executive, indicating a push to scale both delivery and sales. They are also expanding their presence in the Benelux region for business development. ## Competitive Advantages - **Founder-Led, Startup-Native**: The founders are Colombian-American, venture-backed entrepreneurs with 15+ years of experience. They understand startup realities (pivots, timelines, fundraising) and act as an embedded partner, not a vendor. - **AI-First Methodology**: Unlike traditional nearshore agencies, Katapult explicitly trains and deploys engineers using modern AI tools to boost delivery speed, quality, and efficiency. - **Full Operational Wrap**: Katapult handles all recruitment, HR, legal, and payroll, allowing clients to scale up or down with minimal risk and zero admin overhead. IP and confidentiality are contractually guaranteed to the client. - **Nearshore Advantage**: Talent is based in LATAM (primarily Colombia), offering significant cost savings over U.S. hires while operating in compatible U.S. time zones (PST +2/+3) with bilingual communication. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling the Delivery Engine**: Actively hiring engineers (Staff Full-Stack) to meet client demand. - **Expanding Sales Reach**: Hiring an Account Executive focused on the Benelux region to tap into the European market. - **Deepening AI Integration**: Continually refining their "AI-first" development approach to maintain a competitive edge in speed and quality for clients. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a "boutique" agency run by experienced founders. The environment is likely lean, agile, and focused on high-impact work with a limited number of clients, avoiding the "body shop" feel of larger consultancies. - **Remote-First**: All roles appear to be remote within Colombia, offering location flexibility. - **Impact**: Engineers get to work on cutting-edge products for U.S. startups, often from MVP stage, with exposure to modern AI tooling. - **Stability & Perks**: Engineers are on a formal payroll (not contract), with transparent hours (~160 hours/month) and benefits managed by Katapult. ## Sources 1. [katapultlabs.ai](https://www.katapultlabs.ai/) 2. [LinkedIn - Katapult Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/katapultlabs) 3. [Torre.ai - Katapult Labs](https://torre.ai/teams/KatapultLabs) 4. 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