Senior Backend Software Engineer – Python - Remote Work | REF#305512

BairesDev; Montes de María; Remote; COP 384,813,000 - 577,219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive USD pay

Home-office hardware

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Global team

Job summary

BairesDev is hiring a Senior Backend Software Engineer – Python to build backend services on AWS for products used by millions of collectors. This role is hands-on and offers growth in cloud and backend skills as you own features from design through deployment.

You will work on serverless AWS, APIs for web and mobile apps, and data models in PostgreSQL and DynamoDB, with Docker/Kubernetes/ECS in a fully remote, flexible environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience with strong Python proficiency.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Serverless (Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, API Gateway).
• Background in PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services on AWS serverless infrastructure.
• Implement features end to end, from design through deployment.
• Build and consume APIs used by web and mobile applications.
• Work with containerized services using Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS.
• Build and maintain data models across PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.

Skills

Python

AWS

English

Backend development

APIs

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

API Gateway

Job description

At BairesDev we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Senior Backend Software Engineer – Python at BairesDev

In this role, you'll build backend services on AWS that support products used by millions of collectors. This is a hands‑on position where your code directly reaches customers through the web and mobile experiences it powers. This is your opportunity to grow your cloud and backend skills on a team that owns features from design through deployment.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain backend services on AWS serverless infrastructure.
• Implement features end to end, from design through deployment.
• Build and consume APIs used by web and mobile applications.
• Work with containerized services using Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS.
• Build and maintain data models across PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with strong proficiency in Python.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Serverless (Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, API Gateway).
• Background in PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Background building consumer-facing products at scale.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!