Remote Latam Backend Engineer — Python & SQL

Linqia, Inc.; Bogotá; Remote; COP 191,969,000 - 287,954,000; Full time

Job summary

Linqia, Inc. is seeking a Backend Engineer on a long-term contract to work remotely from LATAM. You will design server-side applications in Python, implement analytics-ready SQL queries with Trino, and develop scalable microservices.

The role emphasizes API integration, code quality, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-growing marketing tech platform. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of backend experience, strong Python and SQL skills, and familiarity with Agile processes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or a related field 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.
• Familiarity with API design and RESTful services.
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement server-side applications using Python.
• Write complex SQL queries to gather analytics data from multiple sources (Trino).
• Develop and maintain microservices for the platform.
• Design and optimize relational and non-relational databases.
• Integrate APIs and ensure cross-functional collaboration.
• Write clean, reusable code and perform code reviews.
• Develop end-to-end integration tests to validate systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug backend issues; stay updated with tech trends.

Skills

Python

SQL

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Trino

Docker

Kafka

AWS/GCP (Nice to Have)

Job description

Linqia, Inc. is seeking a Backend Engineer on a long-term contract to work remotely from LATAM. You will design server-side applications in Python, implement analytics-ready SQL queries with Trino, and develop scalable microservices.

The role emphasizes API integration, code quality, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-growing marketing tech platform. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of backend experience, strong Python and SQL skills, and familiarity with Agile processes.