Senior Backend Developer, Python/Java

Resilient Co.

Senior Backend Developer (Python/Java) joining platform engineering team for building scalable backend services. Involved in full software lifecycle and focused on Kubernetes deployments.

Posted 7/11/2026contractRemote • 🇦🇷 ArgentinaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJavaKubernetesMicroservicesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable backend services and enterprise applications using Python and Java.
Build high-performance solutions capable of processing and managing large-scale datasets.
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices integrations with internal and external systems.
Design software architectures that prioritize reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
Optimize application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement proactive monitoring.
Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure management practices.
Deploy and operate containerized applications using Kubernetes, collaborating on orchestration and runtime configuration.
Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes.
Collaborate with architects, product owners, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver platform features.
Support production environments to ensure system availability, resiliency, and performance.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on platform modernization and operational excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years of software engineering or platform engineering experience.
Strong hands-on development experience with Python (primary language) and Java.
Experience building and supporting large-scale distributed systems.
Expertise developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including production deployment, orchestration, and runtime management of containerized applications.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Experience working with high-volume data processing systems and enterprise integrations.
Strong understanding of software design patterns, scalability principles, and performance optimization techniques.
Experience with modern source control and collaborative development practices.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Engagement Length: 12 months or more
Time Zone: PST - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Laptop: BYOD.
Overtime Required: No.
Holidays Calendar: Client Holidays (USA – Mandatory)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software EngineeringPlatform EngineeringMicroservices ArchitectureData ProcessingPerformance OptimizationSoftware Design PatternsTroubleshootingAutomated TestingScalability PrinciplesEnterprise Integrations

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s Degree in Engineering