Senior Backend Engineer
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Bogotá & Medellín (Hybrid)
Dec 2, 2025
Updated on
We’re looking for a senior backend engineer who blends architectural thinking, deep technical expertise, and a product-focused mindset. Someone capable of building robust solutions, leading technical discussions, mentoring fellow developers, and translating business challenges into secure, scalable, and high-performance architectures.
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable backend services using Python.
Define product architecture and guide technical decisions.
Build robust microservices and RESTful APIs.
Develop cloud-native solutions on AWS and/or Azure.
Manage infrastructure as code (IaC) with tools like Terraform or CDK.
Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for testing and deployment.
Ensure backend security, access control, and compliance.
Implement monitoring, logging, and observability practices.
Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of backend systems.
Lead code reviews and mentor junior developers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience
5+ years of experience in backend development with Python.
Strong experience building microservices, APIs, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.
Proven experience designing and operating cloud-native solutions in AWS and/or Azure.
Solid background in product architecture, scalability, and maintainability.
Experience debugging, optimizing performance, and solving complex technical issues.
Technical Skills
Programming: Python (backend frameworks, asynchronous programming).
AWS: Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, CloudWatch.
Azure: Functions, App Services, AKS, SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Service Bus.
Infrastructure as Code: AWS CDK, Terraform, ARM/Bicep.
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline.
Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes.
Cloud Security: IAM, secrets management, network architecture.
Observability: CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, structured logging, tracing.
Soft Skills
Strong architectural thinking and ability to make high-impact technical decisions.
Clear communication, technical leadership, and collaboration across teams.
Effective problem-solving with a practical, business-driven mindset.
Proactive, autonomous, and highly accountable.
Ability to mentor and guide other developers.
Languages
Advanced English (spoken and written).
Benefits
Belong to a growing multinational company.
Support in professional certifications.
Professional development plans.
Welfare and integration activities.
Excellent work environment.
Support in personal and professional growth.
If you are ready to be part of a company in constant growth and development, do not hesitate to apply!
