Senior Python Backend Engineer at CodeRoad
Worldwide
<h2><strong>Senior Python Backend Engineer — AWS & AI Focused</strong></h2> <p><strong>Latin America | 100% Remote</strong></p> <h3><strong>About CodeRoad</strong></h3> <p>CodeRoad provides end-to-end software development services, helping businesses scale with ideal infrastructure solutions. From staff augmentation to dedicated IT teams and general software engineering, our nearshore technology services empower businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.</p> <h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3> <p>The Senior Python Backend Engineer serves as a technical anchor within our Delivery department, taking direct ownership of Python microservices, AWS cloud architecture, and cutting-edge AI integrations. As a senior contributor, you will move beyond executing tasks to owning outcomes—architecting resilient APIs, integrating LLM workflows, and maintaining standard-setting system reliability.</p> <p>This role is critical to delivering high-impact nearshore software solutions and serving as a direct, articulate bridge to US-based client teams. You will drive system health and technical execution while mentoring junior and intermediate peers to continuously raise the engineering bar.</p> <h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Design</strong> and build scalable, high-performance asynchronous Python backend services and microservices deployed natively on AWS.</li> <li><strong>Build</strong> and orchestrate production-ready AI/GenAI integrations, leveraging tools like Amazon Bedrock, LLM APIs, Vector Databases, and modern RAG frameworks.</li> <li><strong>Optimize</strong> cloud systems and database performant pipelines across AWS Lambda, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, RDS, and API Gateways.</li> <li><strong>Lead</strong> continuous improvement initiatives around code quality, test-driven development (TDD), security standards, and system observability.</li> <li><strong>Collaborate</strong> seamlessly with client product owners, stakeholders, and internal teams in English to turn complex requirements into technical solutions.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Requirements</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Years of Experience:</strong> 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience with a primary focus on <strong>Python</strong>; 3+ years architecting on <strong>AWS</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Core Tech Stack:</strong> <strong>Python 3.x</strong> (FastAPI, Django, Flask, AsyncIO), <strong>AWS cloud ecosystem</strong> (Lambda, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, API Gateway), <strong>SQL/NoSQL</strong> databases, and <strong>Docker</strong>.</li> <li><strong>AI Ecosystem:</strong> Hands-on exposure to <strong>LLM APIs</strong> (OpenAI, Anthropic), <strong>Amazon Bedrock</strong>, <strong>LangChain/LlamaIndex</strong>, Vector DBs, or <strong>RAG</strong> implementations.</li> <li><strong>Soft Skills:</strong> High sense of ownership, analytical problem-solving mindset, collaborative spirit, and strong technical communication skills.</li> <li><strong>Language:</strong> <strong>Advanced English</strong> proficiency (C1+ written and spoken) is mandatory.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Nice to Have</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Working knowledge or hands-on experience with the <strong>Java / Spring Boot</strong> ecosystem (great for multi-stack migration projects).</li> <li>Infrastructure as Code (<strong>Terraform</strong>, <strong>AWS CDK</strong>) and automated CI/CD pipeline management.</li> <li>Experience with advanced event-driven architectures using <strong>Kafka</strong>, <strong>SQS/SNS</strong>, or <strong>EventBridge</strong>.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What You’ll Love</strong></h3> <ul> <li>100% Remote work flexibility</li> <li>Holidays off according to your local calendar</li> <li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li> <li>Health insurance assistance</li> <li>Competitive compensation in USD</li> <li>Continuous career expansion and growth opportunities</li> </ul>
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