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Remote Backend Engineer (Colombia)

at Kpler

Posted 1 week ago | 0 applied

Description:

  • Kpler is seeking a Software Engineer – Backend & Data to join their dynamic product teams.
  • The role involves leading the design, development, and maintenance of robust back-end services and APIs that power data-driven products.
  • Responsibilities include owning and operating workflows built with Apache Airflow and collaborating with data engineers to manage ETL pipelines.
  • The engineer will implement lightweight front-end changes as needed to support product iterations and internal tools.
  • Optimizing system performance and reliability across both processing and delivery layers is a key task.
  • Participation in code reviews, proposing architecture improvements, and maintaining high engineering standards is expected.

Requirements:

  • Candidates should have 4–6 years of experience in backend or full-stack roles with exposure to data-intensive systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Python (preferred), Scala, or similar languages is required.
  • Experience in building APIs using frameworks like FastAPI or GraphQL is necessary.
  • Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools is essential.
  • Competence in writing SQL and working with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, is required.
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies such as Vue 3 and TypeScript/JavaScript, with the ability to make minor UI changes, is expected.
  • Experience with Docker is required, and knowledge of Kubernetes is a plus.
  • Candidates should be fluent in English and comfortable working in a diverse, international team.

Benefits:

  • Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and diverse work environment.
  • The company values different perspectives and believes they lead to better ideas and understanding of their global community.
  • Kpler encourages applicants from various backgrounds and experiences, emphasizing that they welcome people of different abilities and perspectives.
  • The company fosters a supportive and accessible atmosphere for both colleagues and clients.