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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Python Backend Software Engineer - **Company:** Wodker Associates - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, NoSQL, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Vue.js, Event Driven Architecture, Amazon Relational Database Service, AngularJS, Code Testing, Front End Software Development, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Service Stack, Microservices - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://es.trabajo.org/oferta-5001-33e26507a14bbd1b68ffc5fb7e3f0f47 ## About the Role Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making. - Review code and mentor other engineers where appropriate. - Troubleshoot, optimise, and improve existing applications. - Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices. Essential Skills & Experience - Strong commercial experience with Python . - Experience building REST APIs and backend services. - Good understanding of AWS services (such as Lambda, ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, API Gateway, CloudWatch, IAM). - Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code. - Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases. - Experience with Git and collaborative software development. - Understanding of modern software engineering principles, testing, and CI/CD. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. Desirable Skills We're particularly interested in candidates who also have experience with one or more of the following: - Java backend development. - TypeScript and JavaScript . - Modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue. - Docker and Kubernetes. - Event-driven architectures and messaging technologies. - NoSQL databases. - Serverless application development. - Monitoring and observability tools. - Agile/Scrum development methodologies. What We're Looking For You'll be someone who: - Enjoys solving complex technical challenges. - Takes ownership of your work and delivers high-quality solutions. - Is proactive and eager to learn new technologies. - Works well within a collaborative engineering team. - Has a passion for building reliable, scalable software. ## Description Python Backend Software Engineer We're looking for a talented and passionate Python Backend Software Engineer to join our client's growing engineering team. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, cloud-native applications that power their products and services. This is primarily a backend engineering role , but we're looking for someone who enjoys working across the technology stack and is comfortable collaborating with frontend developers when needed. Experience with cloud infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code, and modern software engineering practices is essential. What You'll Be Doing - Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services using Python. - Build scalable RESTful APIs and microservices. - Develop and maintain cloud-native applications within AWS. - Manage and automate infrastructure using Terraform. - Collaborate with frontend engineers to deliver end-to-end features. - Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. - ## Related Videos - [Web development best practices in 2021](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/280-web-development-best-practices-in-2021) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Full Stack Web Apps With Nothing But Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/417-full-stack-web-apps-with-nothing-but-python) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)