Remote Backend Engineer - Python & SQL

Linqia, Inc.; Bogotá ciudad; Hybrid; COP 60,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Linqia, Inc. is seeking a Backend Engineer to join as a long-term contractor working from home across LatAm. You will design and maintain server-side applications using Python, build robust data pipelines, and contribute to a microservices-based platform.

The role requires 2–4 years of backend experience, strong Python and SQL skills, and familiarity with RESTful APIs and agile development. Remote work is supported, with collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or a similar technical area, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-4 years of experience as a software engineer/developer, with a focus on backend development
• Proficiency in Python
• Strong experience with databases, SQL, and database optimization techniques
• Experience working with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with API design principles and RESTful services
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities, with the capability to work in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing server-side applications using Python
• Writing complex SQL queries using Trino to gather analytics data from multiple sources
• Developing and maintaining microservices for our platform
• Designing and optimizing databases, both relational and non-relational
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs and ensure smooth functionality
• Writing efficient and reusable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards
• Performing code reviews to ensure high-quality codebase
• Developing comprehensive end-to-end integration tests to ensure systems function as intended
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues in backend systems
• Staying up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement

Skills

Python

SQL

Backend development

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Agile methodologies

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or a similar technical area

Tools

Docker

Trino

Kafka

Job description

Linqia, Inc. is seeking a Backend Engineer to join as a long-term contractor working from home across LatAm. You will design and maintain server-side applications using Python, build robust data pipelines, and contribute to a microservices-based platform.

The role requires 2–4 years of backend experience, strong Python and SQL skills, and familiarity with RESTful APIs and agile development. Remote work is supported, with collaboration across cross-functional teams.