Backend Engineer (Senior/Lead) ID42371

AgileEngine; Manizales; A distancia; COP 225.132.265 - 300.176.353; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Exciting projects

Flextime options

Descripción de la vacante

A leading software development company in Manizales is seeking a Senior/Lead Python Engineer to oversee and enhance high-traffic digital platforms. This role requires strong Python expertise and problem-solving skills, while offering competitive USD-based compensation, career growth opportunities, and a flexible work schedule.

Formación

• 5+ years experience with Python programming.
• Proficiency in writing efficient, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Upper-intermediate English level.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and maintain the health of production systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain Python-based applications and tools.

Conocimientos

Python programming

Problem-solving skills

Database knowledge

Version control systems (Git)

Web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

English communication

Descripción del empleo

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people‑first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

Why Join Us

If you’re looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we’d love to meet you!

About the Role

As a Senior/Lead Python Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and evolving high‑traffic digital platforms that reach millions of users worldwide. Your work will ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance, while driving improvements that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to influence core technical decisions, work with modern web technologies, and collaborate in a dynamic, globally recognized digital environment.

What You Will Do

• Monitor and maintain the health of production systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure system reliability and performance
• Develop and maintain Python‑based applications and tools to support business needs
• Ensure code quality through code reviews and testing

Must Haves

• 5+ years experience with Python programming
• Python 2 experience and open to working with legacy code
• Deep Python performance knowledge, experience with automated tests and distributed systems
• Proficiency in writing efficient, maintainable, and scalable code
• Strong problem‑solving skills for supporting operational needs
• Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Upper‑intermediate English level

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in e‑commerce environments
• Understanding of e‑commerce systems, workflows, and technologies

Perks and Benefits

• Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps
• Competitive compensation: We match your ever‑growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD‑based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities
• A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top‑tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands
• Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work‑life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.