Senior Python Backend Engineer

BriteCore; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BriteCore is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to modernize our technology stack, focusing on Python, MySQL, and data-driven development. You will collaborate with web teams to ensure seamless integration and apply data engineering concepts to inform decision-making.

This is a fully remote role with international flexibility. We value strong SQL and Python skills, web development experience, and a passion for migrating to modern technology within a high-visibility setting at BriteCore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years enterprise Python coding and Python-based web apps.
• 5+ years hands-on MySQL or SQL experience.
• 3+ years web development with Python backend.
• 3+ years building and consuming APIs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize ETL processes for data accuracy.
• Develop SQL and Python reports to reveal insights from data sources.
• Design dashboards and reports using AWS QuickSight.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions.
• Write clear documentation for code and processes.

Skills

Python

MySQL

Web development

APIs

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS QuickSight

Docker

Job description

Who we are

At BriteCore, we’re a dynamic, forward-thinking company on a mission to empower Property & Casualty (P&C) insurers to grow their business and achieve operational efficiencies with modern cloud-native technology.

Our software platform is mission-critical, enabling carrier customers to manage policies, billing, and claims with an all-in-one core insurance solution that delivers real-time analytics and digital portals for agents and policyholders. While others rely on outdated solutions, we’re leading the shift towards modern cloud technology. With a commitment to continuous innovation, BriteCore delivers new capabilities and enhancements with a flexible and scalable core insurance platform designed to meet the evolving needs of insurers.

We believe in creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment where team members are encouraged to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and grow both personally and professionally. Our distributed team is united by a shared passion for transforming the insurance industry and delivering exceptional service.

Join us at BriteCore and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of insurance technology. You’ll have the opportunity to work with talented individuals and make an impact. Your contributions will make a difference. If you’re ready to create something different, let’s build the future of insurance software together.

Summary

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll lead the charge in modernizing our technology stack and fostering a data-driven culture. Your role will involve developing and optimizing backend systems through the use of MySQL and Python. You will collaborate closely with our web development teams to ensure seamless integration, and implement data engineering concepts to drive the decision‑making processes. Because this is a high visibility role at BriteCore, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the company’s future direction.

This position is ideal for someone with strong SQL and Python skills, web development experience, and a passion for transitioning to modern technology. If you’re ready to make an impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d like to chat with you.

This is a fully remotebased role, however candidates must be located in Argentina , Brazil or Colombia. Note: this is a long‑term Independent Contractor position.

What you’ll do

• Maintain and optimize existing ETL processes, ensuring data accuracy and reliability
• Develop new reports using SQL queries and Python scripts to extract and present meaningful insights from various data sources
• Design and implement new products, including interactive Dashboards and Reports using AWS QuickSight to facilitate data visualization and analysis
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and deliver software solutions around complex business needs
• Write clear and concise documentation for code and processes

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of enterprise‑level experience coding in Python and building Python‑based web applications
• 5+ years of professional experience working with MySQL or other SQL database
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience working with web development, with an expertise in Python backend development
• 3+ years of experience with building and consuming APIs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bonus points

• Experience with AWS services like QuickSight, S3, Aurora, StepFunctions, Lambdas, and Batch
• Experience with Docker to containerize applications for seamless deployment
• Experience working at a scaling startup

Life at BriteCore

We take pride in our dynamic, diverse team, unified by shared values of community, integrity, grit and impact. We love what we do and the people we do it with, which is why we welcome every individual, provide them with equal opportunity irrespective of their race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran, disability or any other legally protected rights that one has.

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