Backend Developer at Iota Impact

We (Torre) are helping Iota Impact find a top candidate to join their team full-time for the role of Backend Developer.

Compensation:
COP4M - 6.5M/month.

Location:
Remote (for Colombia residents).

Mission of Iota Impact:
"Empower organizational teams to shape the future by offering trusted solutions to business challenges."

What makes you a strong candidate:

You have 3+ years of experience in back-end development, system architecture, software design patterns, and database management.
You are proficient in Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and REST API.
English – Native or fully fluent.
Spanish – Native or fully fluent.

Responsibilities and more:

Profile:
Professional in systems engineering, computer science, or related careers. With a minimum of 3 years of demonstrable work experience in: application backend development, integration with different third-party solutions, database management and system architecture design. Person with high analytical and technical capacity, passionate about technology, and with a critical vision to improve the efficiency and scalability of applications.

Requirements:
English level: B2.
Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.
Extensive knowledge of modern frameworks and tools such as Django and Flask.
Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
Knowledge in design and implementation of RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
Understanding of system architectures and design patterns, including microservices.
Familiarity with development and deployment tools such as Docker and GIT.
Experience in development applying Agile principles and Scrum or Kanban Framework.

Desirable:
Interest in generative AI topics.

Functions:

Design and Development of Server Logic:
Create and maintain application logic that handles server business operations and data processing.
Develop and manage APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that allow communication between the frontend and the backend.
Ensure the efficiency and scalability of backend services to handle large volumes of data and traffic.

Database Management and Optimization:
Design and maintain relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases to ensure efficient and secure data management.
Optimize database queries to improve performance and speed of access to information.
Implement replication, partitioning, and caching strategies to ensure high data availability and consistency.

Security and Access Management:
Implement security measures to protect data and server infrastructure against attacks and unauthorized access.
Manage user authentication and authorization to ensure only authorized users access the appropriate resources and data.
Maintain the privacy of user data through encryption and other security techniques.

Integration with External Systems and Services:
Integrate backend applications with third-party services and APIs, such as messaging services and social media platforms.
Implement and maintain services communicating with external systems to exchange data and functionality.
Ensure the compatibility and efficiency of integrations with other applications and services.

Optimization and Maintenance of System Performance:
Monitor system performance and make adjustments to improve the efficiency and speed of backend applications.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring fast response times and high performance under load.
Implement optimization techniques such as load balancing, clustering, and auto-scaling.

Application Deployment and Maintenance:
Configure and manage development, testing, and production environments to ensure application stability and availability.
Automate application deployment and management using continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) tools.
Maintain and update applications to remain secure, up-to-date, and efficient.

Troubleshooting and Debugging:
Identify and fix issues in server logic, databases, and communication between systems.
Use debugging and monitoring tools to track errors and ensure proper application functionality.
Perform unit and integration testing to ensure code quality and reliability.

Collaboration and Coordination with Other Teams:
Work closely with frontend developers, designers, and other team members to integrate and streamline web development.
Participate in code reviews and sprint planning to ensure project requirements are met, and software quality is maintained.
Collaborate with operations and support teams to manage incidents and ensure service continuity.
Create guides and documentation for end users and other development teams.

Job benefits:

• Participation in company shares, depending on performance.
• Salary increases, depending on performance.
• English classes.
• Career plan.
• Wellness bonus.
• Prepaid medicine voucher.
• Coaching in areas of interest.
• Excellent work environment and opportunities to work on innovative AI projects.