Remote Backend Engineer - Python, SQL & Microservices

Linqia, Inc.; Bogotá ciudad; Remote; COP 145,645,000 - 210,376,000; Part time

Job summary

Linqia, Inc. is seeking a Backend Engineer contractor to work from home across LATAM. You’ll design server-side apps in Python, build scalable microservices, and integrate APIs to power our influencer marketing platform.

You should have 2–4 years backend experience, Python, SQL, and experience with databases; familiarity with REST, Agile, and CI/CD; English proficiency required. This role offers remote work and a chance to impact a fast-growing tech startup.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 2–4 years of backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Strong SQL and database optimization skills.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiar with API design and RESTful services.
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing server-side applications using Python
• Writing complex SQL queries using SQL 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

Microservices

REST APIs

Agile

Problem-solving

Collaboration

English

CS Degree or Equivalent

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kafka

AWS / GCP

Job description

Linqia, Inc. is seeking a Backend Engineer contractor to work from home across LATAM. You’ll design server-side apps in Python, build scalable microservices, and integrate APIs to power our influencer marketing platform.

You should have 2–4 years backend experience, Python, SQL, and experience with databases; familiarity with REST, Agile, and CI/CD; English proficiency required. This role offers remote work and a chance to impact a fast-growing tech startup.