Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Python (364)

Description:

• Ubiminds is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Python for a remote position.
• The company partners with American software product companies to enhance their development capabilities.
• The role involves managing and developing the backend of Django and Django Rest applications.
• Responsibilities include supporting and maintaining the web-oo-api, which consists of Django Rest endpoints for web and mobile apps.
• The engineer will maintain the Django admin interface for user management and critical business processes.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features is expected.
• Participation in code reviews, documentation, and defining best practices for code contributions is required.
• The engineer will take full responsibility for the platform, proactively identifying and implementing improvements.
• Availability for approximately 20 hours per year for on-call support during critical events is necessary.

Requirements:

• Advanced English skills are mandatory.
• Candidates must be based in Latin America.
• Solid experience in Python and Django is required.
• Experience in developing RESTful APIs and gRPC Services is essential.
• A solid understanding of database design and SQL query tuning at a large scale is necessary.
• Familiarity with client authentication and security best practices is required.
• Experience with task queue systems like Celery is a plus.
• Knowledge of containerization and cloud technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is needed.
• The ability to write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code is essential.
• Nice-to-have skills include experience with NextJS or similar JavaScript frameworks, supporting backends for mobile, understanding CI/CD practices, and experience with large-scale, high-traffic applications.
• Non-technical skills required include a sense of humor and excellent communication skills.

Benefits:

• Employees are treated as full-time members of a product-based company.
• Full back-office support is provided, including career guidance, HR, and concierge services.
• A remote-first policy allows for flexibility in work location.
• Each employee receives a MacBook for work purposes.
• Access to growth opportunities through tech talks, chapter meetings, and remote happy hours is available.
• Free English lessons with a native speaker are offered to improve communication skills.
• A candidate referral bonus program is in place for promoting Ubiminds to tech friends.
• The Florianópolis headquarters is available for use, offering weekly quick massages, tasty snacks, soft drinks, and games.