Senior Python/Rust Developer (USD 5-6K/month CONTRACTOR)

NOUS LATAM; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NOUS LATAM is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join a fully remote team. You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality Python-based software, with Rust knowledge as a plus, across international projects.

You will collaborate with engineers to optimize systems, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure performance, scalability, and reliability. Fluent English and the ability to work independently in a remote setting are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with Python.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, data structures, algorithms, and engineering best practices.
• Experience building and maintaining production-grade software.
• Fluent English — strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software using Python (Rust is a plus).
• Work on the evolution and optimization of existing systems and applications.
• Contribute to architectural and technical decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with other engineers in a fully remote, international environment.
• Participate in the migration and modernization of Python-based systems where applicable.
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code and contribute to engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

Rust

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer with strong experience in Python (Rust is a plus) to join a fully remote team working on challenging software engineering projects. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working close to the code, solving complex technical problems, and improving existing systems through modern, high-performance technologies.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software using Python (Rust is a plus)
• Work on the evolution and optimization of existing systems and applications
• Contribute to architectural and technical decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
• Collaborate with other engineers in a fully remote, international environment
• Participate in the migration and modernization of Python-based systems where applicable
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code and contribute to engineering best practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience with Python
• Solid understanding of software architecture, data structures, algorithms, and engineering best practices
• Experience building and maintaining production-grade software
• Fluent English — strong communication skills are essential
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Nice to have

• Experience migrating or rewriting Python applications/services in Rust
• Experience identifying parts of Python systems where Rust can deliver meaningful performance improvements
• Experience with distributed systems, APIs, backend development, or performance optimization
• Experience working with international teams

Work Model

100% Remote Senior-level position Fluent English required