Senior Backend Engineer

hace 2 semanas

Bogotá, Colombia Traffic Tech Inc. A tiempo completo

**We’re Hiring**Senior Backend Engineer** - Bogotá (Hybrid)**:
At **Traffic Tech**, we’re transforming global freight logistics with **intelligent, scalable platforms** that power the movement of goods worldwide. Our Bogotá tech hub partners closely with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia to advance our **Freight Operating System**.

We’re looking for a **Senior Backend Engineer** to design, implement, and maintain our **core services and data pipelines**. You will take ownership of **high-performance, scalable back-end systems** that support our freight management workflows. Strong DevOps skills—such as building CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and implementing observability—are highly desirable to ensure smooth deployment and operation of your services.

**Location**: Bogotá, Colombia - Hybrid
**Language Requirement**: English (B2+) - Mandatory

**What You Bring**- 5+ years building backend systems in Python (FastAPI, Django) with PostgreSQL and Kafka- Proven experience with **event-driven architectures** and data pipelines- Strong skills in async programming and data validation (Pydantic)- Expertise in RESTful and gRPC API design, authentication, and versioning- English proficiency (B2+), spoken and written- Problem-solving mindset and ability to work autonomously in hybrid, multicultural teams

✨ **Nice to Have**- CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or Jenkins- Kubernetes (AKS) and Azure cloud knowledge- Familiarity with observability stacks and SecOps best practices- Certifications (CKAD, Azure DevOps, Cloud Security)- Background in logistics, transportation, or supply chain

**What You’ll Do**
**Backend Development (Primary)**- Build Python-based microservices and REST/gRPC APIs using **FastAPI, Django**, or similar frameworks- Design relational and NoSQL schemas with **PostgreSQL** and **Redis**- Implement Kafka-based event-driven pipelines with dead-letter queue handling and schema enforcement (Pydantic)- Optimize for **low latency and high throughput**, tuning code, queries, and message brokers- Ensure quality with unit, integration, and load testing, plus code reviews

**DevOps & Infrastructure (Highly Desirable)**- Develop CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins- Manage cloud resources via **Terraform, Helm**, or ARM templates on **Azure (AKS)**- Deploy observability stacks (**Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry**)- Automate deployments, backups, and maintenance with Python or Bash scripts- Implement secure deployments (RBAC, OAuth2, mTLS), manage secrets with **Vault**, and run vulnerability scans (Trivy, Snyk)

**Collaboration & Documentation**- Partner with Product and Security teams on API contracts, data models, and deployment strategies- Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)- Maintain clear, versioned documentation for services, schemas, and infrastructure

**Why Join Us?**
At Traffic Tech, you’ll build **mission-critical backend services** that directly power the global movement of goods. You’ll work in a collaborative, international environment where innovation and technical excellence are valued.

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