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Remote in Colombia, Mexico
Go Language& 4 others
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We are looking for a Lead Backend Developer with strong expertise in Golang and Python to join our team. In this role, you will drive the technical direction, architect cloud-based, microservice-oriented backend services, and mentor a team of engineers. You will work with modern technologies and distributed systems to deliver scalable, reliable, and enterprise-grade solutions, while shaping engineering standards and best practices across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Define the technical vision and architecture for cloud-based backend services using a microservice approach
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend components, primarily with Go and complemented by Python
- Architect APIs and services using the FastAPI framework, ensuring consistency and reusability across products
- Establish patterns for asynchronous solutions with Asyncio and guide their adoption across teams
- Own scalability, performance, and reliability strategies across distributed systems
- Oversee deployment and management of containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes
- Set standards for working with relational and NoSQL databases and guide data modeling decisions
- Design, evolve, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline delivery processes across teams
- Enforce SOLID principles, clean architecture, and engineering best practices across the codebase
- Mentor and coach engineers, conduct code reviews, and support their professional growth
- Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical decisions with business goals
- Drive technical decision-making, evaluate new technologies, and lead proof-of-concept initiatives
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend development experience
- At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
- Deep knowledge of software development principles, including SOLID, clean architecture, and design patterns
- Strong background in architecting and delivering cloud-based, microservice-oriented backend services at scale
- Expert-level proficiency in Go and solid mid-level+ proficiency in Python, including FastAPI and Asyncio
- Strong understanding of scalability, performance, and reliability in distributed systems, with hands-on experience solving complex challenges
- Advanced skills in Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized application orchestration
- Solid experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure
- Strong competency in relational and NoSQL databases, including data architecture and optimization
- Proven experience designing and improving CI/CD pipelines
- Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (B2+ level)
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps
- Knowledge of AWS
- Experience with GitOps / ArgoCD
- Experience contributing to hiring, technical interviewing, or building engineering teams