Principal Software Engineer – Python/AWS - Remote Work | REF#305938

BairesDev; Bogotá ciudad; Remote; COP 382,226,000 - 573,340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD compensation

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Holidays

Global team

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and operate AWS serverless infrastructure for high-scale products. You will implement end-to-end features, containerize services, and drive infrastructure as code with CDK/CloudFormation/Terraform.

The role focuses on Python, AWS Serverless, PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB, with Docker/Kubernetes/ECS for orchestration. Strong English is required for the global remote team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Hands-on AWS Serverless experience (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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python

English proficiency

Cloud architecture

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

CDK

CloudFormation

Terraform

Tools

AWS

Lambda

SQS

SNS

EventBridge

API Gateway

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

CDK

CloudFormation

Terraform

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

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!