Job Title: Senior Backend Developer (Python – Django & FastAPI)
Employment Type: Remote
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Location:Colombia
Job Context:Miaki is hiring a passionate and experienced Senior Backend Developer to build robust, scalable, and secure server-side applications. You’ll work with a collaborative team to power the next generation of our gamification platform. If you're highly skilled in Python with Django and FastAPI, and love to work on challenging backend architecture—this is your chance to make an impact!
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Django and FastAPI
Implement new features, resolve bugs, and maintain platform security
Manage production deployments, perform root cause analysis of outages, and ensure uptime
Create scalable and reusable backend architecture following best practices
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines and containerized applications using Docker
Work in Kubernetes-managed environments for deployment and orchestration
Participate in technical discussions with global teams
Maintain high performance and responsiveness of APIs and services
Collaborate closely with frontend teams and product managers to align on requirements
Key Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in backend development
Strong command over Python, Django Framework, and FastAPI
Proficiency in MySQL and PostgreSQL databases
Experience in API development and microservices architecture
Knowledge of Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with server logs for debugging and production support
Sound understanding of backend performance, scalability, and security practices
Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
Good to Have:
Exposure to Node.js or React.js
Experience with cloud platforms and traffic/load balancing
Familiarity with monitoring tools and third-party API authentication
Knowledge of Spanish (bonus, not required)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
5+ years of industry experience with relevant backend technology stack
Salary:Competitive and negotiable based on experience and skillset
Other Benefits:
2 Festival bonuses
Mobile Allowance
2 days weekly holiday
Medical Insurance coverage for employee, spouse & kids from the date of joining
Provident Fund and Gratuity
Growth opportunities in innovative and global projects
Friendly, tech-driven, and inclusive company culture
Position Interviewing Process:
Introductory discussion with HR
Final interview with Project Owner
Application Instructions: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes by filling out all the required information.