Senior Full Stack Python Developer

Description

*We are looking for a Senior Full\-Stack Python Developer to join a highly skilled engineering team working on scalable, cloud\-based applications within a microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across both backend and frontend development, contributing to the design, implementation, deployment, and maintenance of modern distributed systems.* *This role offers the opportunity to work on business\-critical applications, collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple time zones, and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices and system reliability.* *Work Environment* * *Remote\-first team with flexible working hours.* * *Low number of scheduled meetings (typically 1–2 per day).* * *Collaborative engineering culture with a high level of ownership.* * *Opportunity to work across multiple products and expand technical expertise.* * *Cross\-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and Engineering teams.* *Key Responsibilities* * *Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and Flask.* * *Build and enhance modern frontend applications using React, TypeScript, Redux, and React Query.* * *Develop and support microservices communicating through gRPC protocols.* * *Design and optimize database interactions using SQLAlchemy and PostgreSQL.* * *Deploy, monitor, and maintain services running in Kubernetes environments.* * *Work with AWS services such as S3, RDS, and SQS to build reliable cloud\-native solutions.* * *Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues using Grafana, Honeycomb, and similar observability tools.* * *Investigate production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions.* * *Collaborate with engineers to design secure, scalable, and highly available systems.* * *Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, architecture decisions, and engineering improvements.* * *Contribute to CI/CD processes and deployment automation.* *Required Skills \& Qualifications* * *5\+ years of professional experience in software engineering.* * *Strong expertise in Python development.* * *Hands\-on experience with Flask or similar Python web frameworks.* * *Solid understanding of SQLAlchemy and relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.* * *Experience designing and supporting microservices architectures.* * *Practical experience with gRPC communication between services.* * *Strong frontend development skills with React, TypeScript, Redux, and React Query.* * *Experience deploying and maintaining applications in Kubernetes environments.* * *Experience working with AWS services such as S3, RDS, and SQS.* * *Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools including Grafana, Honeycomb, or similar platforms.* * *Strong problem\-solving skills and ability to work independently.* * *Experience working in distributed international teams.* * *English level: Upper\-Intermediate (B2\) or higher.* *Nice\-to\-Have* * *Experience in the Health Insurance industry is highly desirable and would help accelerate onboarding; however, it is not a mandatory requirement.* * *Experience in healthcare\-related products or regulated environments.* * *Experience with AWS infrastructure and cloud architecture best practices.* * *Experience building highly available and fault\-tolerant systems.* * *Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and GitHub\-based workflows.* * *Exposure to event\-driven architectures and message queue systems.* Job Types: Full\-time, Contract Contract length: 12 months Pay: R$25,800\.00 \- R$28,500\.00 per month Work Location: Remote