Senior Backend Engineer - Python/ Java

Coderio; Colombia; A distancia; COP 374.895.000 - 562.342.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

100% remote

Long-term commitment

Clear path to growth

Growth opportunities

High-velocity experiments

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer based in Colombia to take end-to-end ownership of backend features, focusing on building scalable APIs and services with Python and Django. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience, strong leadership abilities, and a hands-on approach to AI-native development workflows. Enjoy a fully remote work environment, autonomy in a high-velocity team, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Formación

• 5+ years experience in a senior backend engineering role with ownership mindset.
• Strong leadership with capability to drive experiments from concept to production.
• Hands-on experience with AI-native development workflows.
• 3+ years experience as hands-on with AI-native development workflows using tools like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor.
• 5+ years experience building scalable APIs for experimentation platforms with A/B testing, feature flagging, and segmentation.
• 5+ years experience in managing service-to-service communication in a polyglot environment with Java-based integrations.
• 4+ years strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and automated deployment workflows.
• 4+ years experience implementing observability and monitoring in production systems.

Responsabilidades

• Take ownership of backend features from initial design to final deployment.
• Build and maintain scalable APIs and services using Python and Django.
• Implement and monitor observability tools to ensure system stability.
• Manage integrations and service-to-service communication between a primary Django environment and existing Java-based integrations, ensuring data consistency and high performance.
• Proactively use Claude Code and other AI coding assistants to automate documentation, generate unit tests, and refactor code to maintain velocity above traditional engineering benchmarks.
• Drive the build lifecycle by following through on pull requests, collaborating with mobile engineers to ensure contract alignment, and overseeing automated deployments to cloud environments.
• Implement and monitor observability tools such as Datadog, New Relic, or Sentry to ensure that rapid experiments do not negatively impact system stability or user experience.

Conocimientos

Python

Django

Leadership

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

API development

Leadership

Observability

AI tooling

Java integrations

Herramientas

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Datadog

New Relic

Sentry

Descripción del empleo

About Coderio

Coderio designs and delivers scalable digital solutions for global businesses. With a strong technical foundation and a product mindset, our teams lead complex software projects from architecture to execution. We value autonomy, clear communication, and technical excellence. We work closely with international teams and partners, building technology that makes a difference.
🌍 Learn more: http://coderio.com

What To Expect In This Role (Responsibilities)

• Take full end-to-end ownership of backend features from initial architectural design through pull request management, testing, and final production deployment.
• Function as a self-starting leader within the squad, identifying technical hurdles before they become blockers and driving the team toward delivery without requiring constant oversight.
• Build and maintain scalable APIs and services using Python and Django, specifically designed to support rapid A/B testing, feature flagging, and user segmentation.
• Manage integrations and service-to-service communication between a primary Django environment and existing Java-based integrations, ensuring data consistency and high performance.
• Proactively use Claude Code and other AI coding assistants to automate documentation, generate unit tests, and refactor code to maintain velocity above traditional engineering benchmarks.
• Drive the build lifecycle by following through on pull requests, collaborating with mobile engineers to ensure contract alignment, and overseeing automated deployments to cloud environments.
• Implement and monitor observability tools such as Datadog, New Relic, or Sentry to ensure that rapid experiments do not negatively impact system stability or user experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a high-velocity senior backend engineering role with an end-to-end ownership mindset.
• 5+ years strong leadership autonomy with the ability to drive experiments from concept to production.
• 5+ years experience in Python, Django, and Django REST Framework including ORM optimization, middleware customization, and secure authentication patterns.
• 3+ years experience as hands-on with AI-native development workflows using tools like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor.
• 5+ years experience building scalable APIs for experimentation platforms with A/B testing, feature flagging, and segmentation.
• 5+ years experience in managing service-to-service communication in a polyglot environment with Java-based integrations.
• 4+ years strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and automated deployment workflows.
• 4+ years experience implementing observability and monitoring in production systems.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with fintech platforms including digital wallets, P2P payments, and PCI-DSS security requirements.
• 4+ years experience with event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• 4+ years experience with GraphQL for building flexible front-end APIs.
• 4+ years experience collaborating with ML engineers to integrate personalization or recommendation models.
• Ability to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders and align teams under pressure.

Benefits

• 100% remote
• Long-term commitment with autonomy and impact
• High-velocity experimentation environment with real product ownership
• Collaborative international team and strong technical culture
• Clear path to growth within Coderio

Why join Coderio?

At Coderio, we value talent regardless of location. We are a remote-first company passionate about technology, collaborative work, and fair compensation. We offer an inclusive, challenging environment with real opportunities for growth. If you are motivated to build solutions with impact, we are waiting for you.

Apply now.

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