Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Python (Programming Language) FastAPI PostgreSQL Pydata Python (Programming Language) Code Testing Database Cursor Database Schema Microservices Database Tuning +26 more

Other Skills

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Typing
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Collaboration
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Analytical Thinking
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Mentorship
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Self-Motivation
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

5+ years of backend development with Python in production environments.
Hands-on experience with FastAPI and Pydantic (validation, typing, dependency injection, async I/O).
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and PostgreSQL (schema design, migrations, performance tuning).
Practical experience with AWS CDK (TypeScript and/or Python) to provision AWS resources (e.g., VPC, ECS/Lambda, RDS for PostgreSQL, API Gateway).

Requirements:

Collaborate with an agile team to design, build, and optimize backend solutions.
Mentor junior developers and promote best coding practices.
Work with DevOps and QA teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and ensure clean, maintainable code.
Actively participate in Agile processes (sprint planning, user story estimation) and communicate effectively in English with team members and stakeholders.

Gorilla Logic

About Gorilla Logic

For more than 20 years, Gorilla Logic has partnered with leading enterprises across industries to help define, architect, and deliver their most important digital products and platforms. Our deep technical and domain expertise and proven approach enable clients to efficiently innovate, scale, and modernize—creating secure products that their customers love. With headquarters in the U.S. and nearshore development hubs across Latin America, our highly collaborative Agile teams bring a distinctive culture of tech-obsession and problem-solving to our clients’ projects. Everyone at Gorilla Logic strongly believes that when our colleagues and clients win, we all win, which makes for a spirit of partnership unique in our industry. To learn more, visit www.gorillalogic.com. Interested in a career with Gorilla Logic? Check here for our current job openings, and to submit your resume: https://gorillalogic.com/careers/

Company type: SME

Founded: 2018

Company size: 501 - 1000

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Job description

- This position is open to candidates located in Colombia or Costa Rica only -

We are seeking a Senior Python Developer to join our team in developing and maintaining robust backend systems for web and mobile applications. In this role, you will work closely with an Agile team, contributing to the design, development, and optimization of applications. Success in this role will be defined by your ability to apply critical thinking, self-motivation, and a passion for delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with an agile team to design, build, and optimize backend solutions.
Mentor junior developers and promote best coding practices.
Work closely with DevOps and QA teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
Conduct code reviews, write tests, and ensure the delivery of clean, maintainable code.
Actively participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning and user story estimation.
Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal, with team members and stakeholders.
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and improve systems.

Technical Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of backend development with Python in production environments.
Hands-on experience with FastAPI and Pydantic (validation, typing, dependency injection, async I/O).
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and enterprise patterns.
Proficiency with PostgreSQL (schema design, migrations, performance tuning).
Proven experience in building and maintaining production-level applications.
Experience building automated tests (e.g., pytest) and delivering clean, maintainable code.
Practical experience with AWS CDK (TypeScript and/or Python) to provision AWS resources (e.g., VPC,
ECS/Lambda, RDS for PostgreSQL, API Gateway, SQS/SNS).
Experience with Cursor, LangChain, OpenAI APIs, or similar AI tools

Bonus Skills:

Experience with Angular and Angular Material (or close collaboration with frontend teams).
Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with messaging services like AWS SQS.
Security fundamentals (OAuth2/JWT, least privilege IAM, secrets management) and cost-aware architecture.