Senior Back End Engineer (Python)
Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica
Full Time
Experienced
We are looking for a Senior Python Software Engineer to mentor and lead teams in a fast-growing start-up environment.
Location: Must reside and have work authorization in Latin America.
Availability: Must be available to work with significant overlap with Mountain Standard Time (MST).
The Ideal Candidate Has:
- BS/MS in Computer Science or related field.
- 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, ideally in full-stack development.
- Expert knowledge of Python. Alternatively, expert knowledge of C#/.NET with a strong desire to learn Python is acceptable.
- Experience with GoLang and TypeScript is a strong plus.
- Hands-on experience working with AWS or similar cloud technologies.
- Experience developing microservices is strongly preferred.
- Team lead experience preferred; senior-level skillset with a strong background in SCRUM or agile methodologies is also valued.
- Strong communication skills in English (minimum B2 level required).
- Demonstrated ability to learn new frameworks quickly and drive innovative solutions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications and services.
- Lead or contribute to the architectural design of software systems, particularly those built on microservices.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Mentor junior developers and foster team collaboration and agile best practices.
- Continuously improve the performance, scalability, and maintainability of the codebase.
- Utilize cloud platforms (especially AWS) for deploying and managing applications.
- Write clean, testable, and efficient code using Python, GoLang, TypeScript, and other modern technologies.
Perks of working at FusionHit:
- Certified as a Great Place to Work, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture.
- Work from home position
- Private Medical Insurance
- Corporate Access to FusionHit Udemy Account
- Personal and Professional Development Courses & Certifications
- Flexible Schedule
- 3 Sick Days per year
- Birthday Off
- Extra Days for Special Occasions
- Team Building Meal Reimbursement
- Equipment Granted
- Monthly Recognitions
- High Impact Committees
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