Senior Python Backend Engineer (Flask + AWS)

SoftServe; Colombia; Presencial; COP 120.000.000 - 180.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SoftServe is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer/Tech Lead to build and evolve software solutions for a US-based healthcare insurance client. You will work with Python and Flask across the full lifecycle, owning technical decisions and improving engineering practices.

You will design scalable backend systems, collaborate with distributed teams, and contribute to data-driven features using PostgreSQL and cloud technologies. Strong English communication and leadership are required.

Formación

• 5+ years of commercial experience with Python software development.
• Advanced expertise in Python 3.x and Flask.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud environments.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Testing, debugging, and unit testing proficiency.
• Ability to own technical decisions and lead initiatives.
• Strong communication for distributed teams and stakeholders.
• Exposure to Kafka or gRPC is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop scalable backend solutions using Python and Flask across the full SDLC.
• Own implementation and contribute to solution design for reliable software delivery.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, analysts, designers, and clients to translate needs into solutions.
• Estimate effort, decompose features, and plan technical tasks.
• Develop and maintain microservices and data-driven functionality with PostgreSQL.
• Implement testing practices, including unit tests and debugging.
• Contribute to CI/CD and support deployments on AWS environments.
• Drive engineering improvements and best practices across the team.

Conocimientos

Python

Flask

SQL

PostgreSQL

AWS

Microservices

Testing

CI/CD

Leadership

English communication

Herramientas

Kafka

gRPC

React

Descripción del empleo

SoftServe is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer/Tech Lead to build and evolve software solutions for a US-based healthcare insurance client. You will work with Python and Flask across the full lifecycle, owning technical decisions and improving engineering practices.

You will design scalable backend systems, collaborate with distributed teams, and contribute to data-driven features using PostgreSQL and cloud technologies. Strong English communication and leadership are required.