What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backend Engineer - Python position at Jobgether?
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend Engineer - Python [Talents Bench] in Brazil.
This role is part of a highly skilled engineering environment focused on building scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems for enterprise-grade applications. You will contribute to mission-critical software solutions while working in a collaborative, fully remote team distributed across different geographies. The position involves designing, developing, and maintaining backend services using Python, ensuring clean architecture, strong test coverage, and robust API integrations. You will participate in the full development lifecycle, from planning and estimation to deployment and ongoing optimization. This is an opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to technical decisions, and continuously improve system quality and performance. The role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, working in agile environments, and delivering well-structured, production-ready code.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, estimation, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of backend systems.
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python and modern development practices.
- Develop and optimize REST APIs, ensuring efficient data modeling, integration, and performance across systems.
- Work with relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring proper data structures and query optimization.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices and established engineering standards.
- Perform peer code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of code quality and team practices.
- Collaborate with project managers, clients, and engineering teams to clarify requirements and provide accurate technical estimates.
- Identify and communicate risks, issues, and progress updates proactively throughout the project lifecycle.
- Research and evaluate new tools, libraries, and technologies to improve development efficiency and system performance.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing through documentation, technical discussions, and occasional community engagement.
Requirements:
- 5 years of professional experience in backend development with strong expertise in Python.
- Solid understanding of relational database concepts and experience with data modeling and querying.
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases and their use in scalable backend systems.
- Experience building and consuming REST APIs, including JSON-based data modeling and integration.
- Experience using tools such as Postman for API testing and validation.
- Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.
- Experience with package management tools such as pip (and familiarity with npm is a plus).
- Strong understanding of TDD and/or BDD practices with a focus on test coverage and code quality.
- Ability to work effectively in remote, distributed, and collaborative environments.
- Strong communication skills, proactive mindset, and ability to manage responsibilities independently.
- Nice to have: experience with Node.js and AWS certification.
Benefits:
- Fully remote position with work from home flexibility.
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-grade, mission-critical applications in a global engineering environment.
- Exposure to modern backend architectures, cloud technologies, and scalable system design.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture with strong emphasis on code quality and best practices.
- Opportunity to contribute to open-source principles and continuous technical learning.
- Long-term contract opportunity with a stable and structured engineering organization.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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