Backend Python Engineer (BOG)

Position Summary

We are looking for a Backend Python Engineer to drive the design, implementation, and validation of Python backend services and APIs for one of our clients. This position will take full end-to-end ownership — from technical design through coding, testing, deployment, and integration with CI/CD pipelines — ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure systems.

This is a hybrid role based in Bogota.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and implementation of backend services and APIs (REST/GraphQL) in Python.
• Deliver features end-to-end: design, build, test, deploy, and validate in production.
• Integrate with third-party APIs and internal systems reliably and securely.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and deployment workflows.
• Ensure high test coverage and enforce engineering best practices.
• Monitor, debug, and resolve production issues; continuously improve reliability.
• Collaborate with product, data, and infrastructure teams in agile delivery.
• Take end-to-end technical ownership of assigned services, from design through integration into pipelines and production validation.
   

Required Skills

• Clear written/spoken English (C1) and ability to communicate async.
• 5–8+ years of professional experience as a backend or software engineer with a strong recent Python focus.
• Expertise with Scala, FastAPI or Django, SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and ORMs.
• Proficiency in Docker, CI/CD (GitHub Actions/GitLab), and testing frameworks.
• Hands-on experience integrating systems and building pipelines.
• Strong system design and problem-solving skills; ability to deliver resilient solutions.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure — containers, managed DBs, secrets).

Nice to Have

• Caching (Redis), task queues (Celery/RQ), message brokers (Kafka/SQS).
• Experience with ETL/data pipelines, dbt, or analytics integrations.
• Knowledge of AuthN/Z (OAuth/OIDC), RBAC, and security best practices.
• Observability (OpenTelemetry), metrics, dashboards, and alerting systems.