3Pillar Global

Senior Python Backend Engineer

Remote Backend Engineering role with clear candidate location fit.

PostedJul 8, 2026

Eligible countries64 accepted countries

Seniority signalSenior

Work settingRemote

Accepted candidate locations

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AWS CI/CD Docker JavaScript Kubernetes PostgreSQL Python REST Snowflake SQL TypeScript

Role overview

Senior Python Backend Engineer

Requirements and responsibilities

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Key Responsibilities

Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and technical recommendations.
Lead the design and development of backend services and APIs using Python and the Pyramid framework on AWS.
Architect and manage PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and performance optimizations for clinical-grade data.
Build and maintain AWS infrastructure including Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, and cloud-to-cloud integration patterns.
Define backend coding standards, API design patterns, security best practices, and testing strategies.
Mentor and guide backend engineers, driving engineering excellence across the team.
Engage in agile software development including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and estimation.
Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy from conceptualization to deployment.

Details

Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and technical recommendations.
Lead the design and development of backend services and APIs using Python and the Pyramid framework on AWS.
Architect and manage PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and performance optimizations for clinical-grade data.
Build and maintain AWS infrastructure including Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, and cloud-to-cloud integration patterns.
Define backend coding standards, API design patterns, security best practices, and testing strategies.
Mentor and guide backend engineers, driving engineering excellence across the team.
Engage in agile software development including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and estimation.
Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy from conceptualization to deployment.
Experience/expertise in the following areas specified below:Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using PythonArchitect PostgreSQL databases with strong skills in schema design, query optimization, and data integrityUtilize AWS services: Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, and cloud-to-cloud integrationsMentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards across the teamDeliver production systems with high reliability, observability, and securityMust-Have Skills & Tools: Languages: Python, javascript, SQL, REST APIOAUTH 2DockerDatabase: PostgreSQL (advanced — schema design, performance tuning, stored procedures)Cloud: AWS – Kubernetes (EKS), LambdaTools: Jira, Bitbucket/GitHub, Slack/TeamsGood to Have SkillsFramework: Pyramid (Python web framework)VsCodeTypescriptSnowflakeSQL Alchemy (ORM)6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.Familiarity with OWASP security practices.English proficiency.
Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Python
Architect PostgreSQL databases with strong skills in schema design, query optimization, and data integrity
Utilize AWS services: Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, and cloud-to-cloud integrations
Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards across the team
Deliver production systems with high reliability, observability, and security
Must-Have Skills & Tools: Languages: Python, javascript, SQL, REST APIOAUTH 2DockerDatabase: PostgreSQL (advanced — schema design, performance tuning, stored procedures)Cloud: AWS – Kubernetes (EKS), LambdaTools: Jira, Bitbucket/GitHub, Slack/TeamsGood to Have SkillsFramework: Pyramid (Python web framework)VsCodeTypescriptSnowflakeSQL Alchemy (ORM)6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.Familiarity with OWASP security practices.English proficiency.
Languages: Python, javascript, SQL, REST API
OAUTH 2
Docker
Database: PostgreSQL (advanced — schema design, performance tuning, stored procedures)
Cloud: AWS – Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda
Tools: Jira, Bitbucket/GitHub, Slack/Teams
Good to Have SkillsFramework: Pyramid (Python web framework)VsCodeTypescriptSnowflakeSQL Alchemy (ORM)6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.Familiarity with OWASP security practices.English proficiency.
Framework: Pyramid (Python web framework)
VsCode
Typescript
Snowflake
SQL Alchemy (ORM)
6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.
Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.
Familiarity with OWASP security practices.
English proficiency.
Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Python
Architect PostgreSQL databases with strong skills in schema design, query optimization, and data integrity
Utilize AWS services: Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, and cloud-to-cloud integrations
Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards across the team
Deliver production systems with high reliability, observability, and security
Must-Have Skills & Tools: Languages: Python, javascript, SQL, REST APIOAUTH 2DockerDatabase: PostgreSQL (advanced — schema design, performance tuning, stored procedures)Cloud: AWS – Kubernetes (EKS), LambdaTools: Jira, Bitbucket/GitHub, Slack/TeamsGood to Have SkillsFramework: Pyramid (Python web framework)VsCodeTypescriptSnowflakeSQL Alchemy (ORM)6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.Familiarity with OWASP security practices.English proficiency.
Languages: Python, javascript, SQL, REST API
OAUTH 2
Docker
Database: PostgreSQL (advanced — schema design, performance tuning, stored procedures)
Cloud: AWS – Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda
Tools: Jira, Bitbucket/GitHub, Slack/Teams
Good to Have SkillsFramework: Pyramid (Python web framework)VsCodeTypescriptSnowflakeSQL Alchemy (ORM)6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.Familiarity with OWASP security practices.English proficiency.
Framework: Pyramid (Python web framework)
VsCode
Typescript
Snowflake
SQL Alchemy (ORM)
6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.
Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.
Familiarity with OWASP security practices.
English proficiency.
Languages: Python, javascript, SQL, REST API
OAUTH 2
Docker
Database: PostgreSQL (advanced — schema design, performance tuning, stored procedures)
Cloud: AWS – Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda
Tools: Jira, Bitbucket/GitHub, Slack/Teams
Good to Have SkillsFramework: Pyramid (Python web framework)VsCodeTypescriptSnowflakeSQL Alchemy (ORM)6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.Familiarity with OWASP security practices.English proficiency.
Framework: Pyramid (Python web framework)
VsCode
Typescript
Snowflake
SQL Alchemy (ORM)
6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.
Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.
Familiarity with OWASP security practices.
English proficiency.
Framework: Pyramid (Python web framework)
VsCode
Typescript
Snowflake
SQL Alchemy (ORM)
6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.
Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.
Familiarity with OWASP security practices.
English proficiency.
Experience with clinical or healthcare data systems (HL7, FHIR, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11).
Knowledge of microservices and serverless architectural patterns.
Experience with Docker, container orchestration, and modern CI/CD tooling.
Proficiency with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD practices.
Imagine a flexible work environment – whether it’s the office, your home, or a blend of both. From interviews to onboarding, we embody a remote-first approach.
You will be part of a global team, learning from top talent around the world and across cultures, speaking English everyday.
We’re big on your well-being – as a company, we spend a whole trimester in our annual cycle focused on wellbeing. Whether it is taking advantage of fitness offerings, mental health plans (country-dependent), or simply leveraging generous time off, we want all of our team members operating at their best.
Our professional services model enables us to accelerate career growth and development opportunities – across projects, offerings, and industries.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It goes without saying that we live by values like Intrinsic Dignity and Open Collaboration to create cutting-edge technology AND reinforce our commitment to diversity – globally and locally.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience/expertise in the following areas specified below:Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using PythonArchitect PostgreSQL databases with strong skills in schema design, query optimization, and data integrityUtilize AWS services: Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, and cloud-to-cloud integrationsMentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards across the teamDeliver production systems with high reliability, observability, and securityMust-Have Skills & Tools: Languages: Python, javascript, SQL, REST APIOAUTH 2DockerDatabase: PostgreSQL (advanced — schema design, performance tuning, stored procedures)Cloud: AWS – Kubernetes (EKS), LambdaTools: Jira, Bitbucket/GitHub, Slack/TeamsGood to Have SkillsFramework: Pyramid (Python web framework)VsCodeTypescriptSnowflakeSQL Alchemy (ORM)6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.Familiarity with OWASP security practices.English proficiency.
Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Python
Architect PostgreSQL databases with strong skills in schema design, query optimization, and data integrity
Utilize AWS services: Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, and cloud-to-cloud integrations
Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards across the team
Deliver production systems with high reliability, observability, and security
Must-Have Skills & Tools: Languages: Python, javascript, SQL, REST APIOAUTH 2DockerDatabase: PostgreSQL (advanced — schema design, performance tuning, stored procedures)Cloud: AWS – Kubernetes (EKS), LambdaTools: Jira, Bitbucket/GitHub, Slack/TeamsGood to Have SkillsFramework: Pyramid (Python web framework)VsCodeTypescriptSnowflakeSQL Alchemy (ORM)6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.Familiarity with OWASP security practices.English proficiency.
Languages: Python, javascript, SQL, REST API
OAUTH 2
Docker
Database: PostgreSQL (advanced — schema design, performance tuning, stored procedures)
Cloud: AWS – Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda
Tools: Jira, Bitbucket/GitHub, Slack/Teams
Good to Have SkillsFramework: Pyramid (Python web framework)VsCodeTypescriptSnowflakeSQL Alchemy (ORM)6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.Familiarity with OWASP security practices.English proficiency.
Framework: Pyramid (Python web framework)
VsCode
Typescript
Snowflake
SQL Alchemy (ORM)
6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.
Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.
Familiarity with OWASP security practices.
English proficiency.

Additional Experience Desired

Experience with clinical or healthcare data systems (HL7, FHIR, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11).
Knowledge of microservices and serverless architectural patterns.
Experience with Docker, container orchestration, and modern CI/CD tooling.
Proficiency with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD practices.

What is it like working for 3Pillar Global?

Imagine a flexible work environment – whether it’s the office, your home, or a blend of both. From interviews to onboarding, we embody a remote-first approach.
You will be part of a global team, learning from top talent around the world and across cultures, speaking English everyday.
We’re big on your well-being – as a company, we spend a whole trimester in our annual cycle focused on wellbeing. Whether it is taking advantage of fitness offerings, mental health plans (country-dependent), or simply leveraging generous time off, we want all of our team members operating at their best.
Our professional services model enables us to accelerate career growth and development opportunities – across projects, offerings, and industries.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It goes without saying that we live by values like Intrinsic Dignity and Open Collaboration to create cutting-edge technology AND reinforce our commitment to diversity – globally and locally.

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