Senior Python Developer for a 100% Remote, 6 month +, 1099 contract.

POSITION SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer for a 100% Remote, 6 month +, 1099 contract


No 3rd Party C2Cs Please.

Location: Colombia, South America (work remote supporting US based client/project)

Employment Type: Contract Work, 40 hours weekly

Industry: FinTech/FinOps/Tech

100% Requirement: Must have good verbal & written communication (English)

Summary:

Our Software Engineers work in teams across our technology stack, developing new features, and are involved in the full product lifecycle from requirements gathering, architecture and design, UX and wireframes, to coding and testing.

What you'll do:

  • Be part of a leading World Class Global Product Suite in the Cloud FinOps space
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership to the development team, helping them make informed decisions and grow their skills
  • Hands-On to contribute to the development effort while maintaining a focus on architectural Development: Actively participate in coding, debugging, and troubleshooting excellence
  • Code Review: Review code to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines
  • Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks and scalability issues in the product
  • AWS Expertise: Leverage your knowledge of AWS services to design and implement cloud-based solutions that meet business requirements
  • Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for architectural designs, coding guidelines, and best practices
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of various components and technologies

You'll be expected to have:

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with 3+ years in python and/or Golang in a microservices architecture
  • 3+ years working with AWS, s3, Athena, dynamo, lambda, step functions and cloud-native development
  • Experience with Spark, SQL, and modern data management and orchestration tooling (e.g., AirFlow, DataBricks, DBT)
  • Professional experience with data structures, relational databases, non-relational/no-SQL databases, ETL processes, and complex relational queries
  • Experience developing SaaS (Software as a Service) / product development
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Exposure to API development and productization / data delivery at scale through APIs
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

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