Desenvolvedor(a) Backend Pleno - Python in Brazil at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Desenvolvedor(a) Backend Pleno - Python based in Brazil.

This is a fully remote opportunity for a mid-level Backend Developer to build and evolve scalable, resilient, and high-performance systems in a technology-driven healthcare environment.
You’ll contribute to backend services that support a digital solution designed to make medical prescription workflows more efficient and secure.
The role combines hands-on development with meaningful participation in architecture and technical decision-making.
You’ll work with APIs, microservices, distributed systems, messaging, databases, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
Collaboration is central, with close interaction across Product, Data, Infrastructure, and Software Engineering teams.
You’ll also have opportunities to influence engineering standards through code reviews, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
It’s a chance to apply modern backend engineering practices to products with real-world impact on healthcare professionals and patients.

• Develop, evolve, and maintain scalable, highly available, and resilient backend services, with a primary focus on Python and modern backend development practices.
• Build and maintain APIs and integrations with internal and external systems, ensuring reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Contribute to technical discussions within the squad, supporting architecture decisions and promoting engineering best practices.
• Perform code reviews focused on code quality, readability, maintainability, and long-term technical health.
• Work with microservices and distributed-system architectures, considering performance, scalability, cost, and security trade-offs.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and continuous deployment practices.
• Monitor applications through logs, metrics, and alerts, proactively identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.
• Collaborate with Product, Data, and Infrastructure teams to design and deliver efficient, scalable solutions.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and solution design in partnership with Product and other technical stakeholders.
• Support technical initiatives and, when appropriate, take ownership of specific projects or components from design through delivery.

• Solid professional experience in backend development using at least one modern programming language, particularly Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Practical experience with backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, Express, Echo, Fiber, or similar technologies.
• Experience designing or developing microservices and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalent solutions.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Knowledge of containerization with Docker and modern CI/CD practices.
• Experience implementing automated tests and following software engineering best practices.
• Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs involving performance, scalability, cost, reliability, and security.
• Experience working in agile squads and collaborating through code reviews and technical discussions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and communicate technical decisions clearly.
• Experience with highly available or mission-critical systems is a plus.
• Experience with multiple integrations, including external APIs, authentication, billing, or legacy systems, is desirable.
• Previous experience leading technical initiatives or contributing to architecture and solution design is an advantage.

• Fully remote work model with flexibility around working hours and allocation.
• Meal and food allowance.
• Flexible benefits through a multi-benefit card.
• Performance-based profit-sharing program (PLR).
• Health and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Wellhub/Gympass access.
• Online psychological and nutrition support.
• Extended parental leave, including up to 6 months for mothers and 20 days for fathers.
• Birthday day off.
• Access to regional SESC partnerships covering education, health, culture, leisure, and assistance programs.
• Access to online courses and professional development resources.
• Language learning academy.
• Leadership development programs and mentoring initiatives.
• Discounts on undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Additional health and wellness resources and partnerships.