**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. Send your CV in English. BackendJobs #PythonDeveloper #FastAPI #Kafka #TrafficTech #HybridWork #BogotáJobs #DevOpsSkills #CloudEngineering #PostgreSQL #Kubernetes