Python Backend Engineer

Python Software Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & sick leave

Equipment for comfortable work

50% coverage of professional courses

Competitive compensation based on your

skills and experience

Reliable and timely payments

Supportive international team

Remote, full-time cooperation

Job summary

Uvik Software is seeking a Python Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Python, Flask, or FastAPI. You will build scalable solutions following Python best practices and work with PostgreSQL, Pytest, and API documentation tools.

You will integrate AI-enabled features, participate in CI/CD processes, and collaborate with an international team in a fully remote, distributed environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of commercial Python development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Python fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with Flask and/or FastAPI.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs.
• Practical experience with SQL databases; PostgreSQL is preferred.
• Experience with unit and integration testing.
• Familiarity with Docker.
• Confident use of Git and Git-based development workflows.
• Familiarity with code-quality tools such as PyLint, Flake8, or similar.
• Experience or strong practical interest in integrating LLMs into backend applications.
• Ability to work in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• English level B2 or higher.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a distributed team.
• Based in the USA or LATAM

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Python, Flask, or FastAPI
• Build clean, maintainable, and scalable solutions following Python best practices and PEP8
• Work with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL
• Develop unit and integration tests using Pytest
• Create and maintain API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI, Insomnia, or similar tools
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-powered functionality into backend applications
• Work with Git-based development workflows and participate in code reviews
• Debug, troubleshoot, and improve existing backend systems
• Contribute to CI/CD processes and development automation
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members in an Agile environment
• Communicate effectively with an international team in English

Skills

Python

Flask

FastAPI

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

SQL databases

Pytest

OpenAPI/Swagger

LLM integration

Docker

Git

Code quality tools

Linux/Windows

English (B2+)

Tools

GitHub/Git workflows

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Job description

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Python, Flask, or FastAPI
• Build clean, maintainable, and scalable solutions following Python best practices and PEP8
• Work with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL
• Develop unit and integration tests using Pytest
• Create and maintain API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI, Insomnia, or similar tools
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-powered functionality into backend applications
• Work with Git-based development workflows and participate in code reviews
• Debug, troubleshoot, and improve existing backend systems
• Contribute to CI/CD processes and development automation
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members in an Agile environment
• Communicate effectively with an international team in English

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Equipment for comfortable work, if required
• 50% coverage of professional courses
• Competitive compensation based on your skills and experience
• Reliable and always-on-time payments
• A supportive international team
• Straightforward processes without unnecessary bureaucracy
• 100% remote, full-time cooperation

Restrictions

• No telecommuting
• No Agencies Please

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• 2-3+ years of commercial Python development experience
• Strong knowledge of Python fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with Flask and/or FastAPI
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs
• Practical experience with SQL databases; PostgreSQL is preferred
• Experience with unit and integration testing
• Familiarity with Docker
• Confident use of Git and Git-based development workflows
• Familiarity with code-quality tools such as PyLint, Flake8, or similar
• Experience or strong practical interest in integrating LLMs into backend applications
• Ability to work in Linux and/or Windows environments
• English level B2 or higher
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a distributed team
• Based in the USA or LATAM

Nice to Have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
• Experience with cloud platforms
• Familiarity with Kubernetes
• Experience with Jira, Crucible, or similar collaboration tools
• Previous hands-on experience integrating LLM APIs or AI-powered features

About the Company

About Uvik SoftwareAt Uvik Software, we specialize in building dedicated development teams and delivering high-quality software solutions to clients worldwide. We value clean code, strong collaboration, ownership, and the thoughtful use of modern technologies.

We are looking for a Python Backend Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of scalable backend systems and modern, AI-enabled applications.

This role is a great fit for a developer with solid Python fundamentals, hands-on backend experience, and an interest in working with LLMs and modern AI technologies.