Python Engineer (Senior) ID40276

AgileEngine, LLC.; Pereira; Hybrid; COP 291,290,000 - 420,753,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Competitive USD-based compensation

Exciting projects with Fortune 500/top

Job summary

AgileEngine in Pereira, Colombia is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer focused on database optimization and scalable software development. You will lead initiatives to enhance database performance and build robust back-end systems handling high data volumes.

Key responsibilities include optimizing queries, implementing scalable data processing, and producing clean, efficient Python code while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver revenue-driving features.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Python experience.
• Hands-on experience building tools using Streamlit for Snowflake.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and Snowflake experience.
• Experience with dbt for data transformation and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of databases to improve performance and scalability.
• Build and maintain scalable back-end data processing systems.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance software applications.
• Write clean, modular Python code following OOP principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into effective software solutions.
• Design and implement event-driven processes to improve data flow and scalability.

Skills

Python

Tools

Snowflake

Streamlit for Snowflake

dbt (data build tool)

Job description

Pereira, Colombia | Posted on 10/07/2025

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

We are looking for a skilled Senior Backend Engineer with a focus on database optimization and scalable software development. In this role, you'll lead initiatives to enhance database performance and develop robust backend systems capable of handling high data volumes, particularlyfor revenue-driving features.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Data Optimization and Database Performance: Lead the design and optimization of databases to improve performance, scalability, and efficiency, with a strong focus on query optimization, indexing strategies, and data architecture best practices;
• Back-End Data Processing: Build and maintain efficient, scalable back-end systems to handle high data volumes, prioritizing the optimization of revenue-driving features;
• Software Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and scalability;
• OOP and Clean Code: Write clean, modular code following Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, with proficiency in Python;
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate high-level concepts into actionable, effective software solutions;
• Event-Driven Processes: Design and implement event-driven processes to improve data flow, responsiveness, and scalability across systems.

MUST HAVES

• 4+ years of experience with Python;
• Hands-on experience building tools using Streamlit for Snowflake;
• Strong knowledge of SQL and experience working with Snowflake;
• Experience with dbt (data build tool) for data transformation and modeling;

NICE TO HAVES

• Background in data analytics;
• Exposure to or hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks or integrations.

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.