Principal Software Engineer – Python/AWS - Remote Work | REF#305474

BairesDev; Colombia; Remote; COP 445,619,000 - 668,428,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive pay

Home office setup provided

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead Python and AWS serverless initiatives. You will design and operate serverless services, shape architecture, and drive cloud-native patterns used by millions of users.

You will own features end-to-end, containerize and orchestrate with Docker/Kubernetes/ECS, and build infrastructure as code with CDK/CloudFormation/ Terraform. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with Python expertise.
• Deep hands-on AWS Serverless experience (Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, API Gateway).
• Experience with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS.
• Infrastructure as code experience (CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform).
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement services on AWS serverless infrastructure.
• Own complete features end to end, from design through deployment.
• Containerize and orchestrate services using Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS.
• Build and maintain infrastructure as code using CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Design data models across PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
• Design APIs consumed by web and mobile applications.

Skills

Python

AWS Serverless

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

English

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

CDK

CloudFormation

Terraform

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Principal Software Engineer – Python/AWS at BairesDev

In this role, you'll build and operate the AWS serverless infrastructure behind products used by millions of collectors. This is a hands‑on position where your depth in cloud-native architecture directly shapes how reliably the platform runs and scales. This is your opportunity to set the technical standard for how the team builds on AWS, from infrastructure as code to container orchestration.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement services on AWS serverless infrastructure (Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, API Gateway).
• Own complete features end to end, from design through deployment.
• Containerize and orchestrate services using Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS.
• Build and maintain infrastructure as code using CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Design data models across PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
• Design APIs consumed by web and mobile applications.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong proficiency in Python.
• Deep hands‑on experience with AWS Serverless (Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, API Gateway).
• Background in PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform).
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with microservices and event‑driven architecture.
• Experience with batch processing pipelines.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!