Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Linqia as a long-term contract Backend Engineer working remotely from Medellin, Colombia! You will design and implement server-side applications using Python and SQL, develop and maintain microservices, and optimize databases. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key, as is ensuring high-quality code through reviews and testing. This role requires proficiency in Python, SQL, and experience with microservices architecture. Linqia offers a supportive and growing environment with opportunities for career development.

Requirements

• English language proficiency
• BS degree in Computer Science or a similar technical area of study, or equivalent practical experience
• 2-4 years of experience as a software engineer/developer, with a focus on backend development
• Proficiency in Python
• Strong experience with databases, SQL, and database optimization techniques
• Experience working with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with API design principles and RESTful services
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities, with the capability to work in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Design and implement server-side applications using Python
• Write complex SQL queries using Trino to gather analytics data from multiple sources
• Develop and maintain microservices for our platform
• Design and optimize databases, both relational and non-relational
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs and ensure smooth functionality
• Write efficient and reusable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards
• Perform code reviews to ensure high-quality codebase
• Develop comprehensive end-to-end integration tests to ensure systems function as intended
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in backend systems
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience/certification with cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker
• Knowledge of message queues and streaming platforms, such as Apache Kafka
• Understanding of caching mechanisms and performance optimization techniques
• Experience with performance testing and profiling tools
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and frameworks

Benefits

• Remote work
• Career development and growth opportunities