Backend Engineer

Hostgator.com

. Design, build, and maintain backend services and internal APIs in Python .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development with a strong focus on Python and MySQL, alongside proficiency in Linux systems administration. Capable of leveraging AI in the software delivery lifecycle while ensuring compliance and security standards are met.

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Python DevelopmentLinux Systems AdministrationMySQL Query OptimizationAI-Augmented DeliveryAgile Development

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentMySQLPerformance TuningRoot-Cause InvestigationAPI DevelopmentLegacy System ModernizationIncident ResponseTroubleshootingCode ReviewSchema Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationOwnershipProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

LinuxAI ToolsPerlCPanel

Industry Keywords

Production SystemsHigh-Traffic DataAgile EnvironmentSprintsRelease Discipline

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxMySQLPerlPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain backend services and internal APIs in Python
Own the features shipped
Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based production systems
Perform performance tuning and root-cause investigation
Write, optimize, and maintain MySQL queries and schemas for high-traffic, production-scale data
Use AI across development, debugging, testing, and unfamiliar code workflows, reviewing generated output before release
Ship reliable, well-tested features with senior engineers and cross-functional teams
Work across legacy and modern codebases, including Perl-based components
Contribute to gradual legacy-system modernization
Provide input on technical design decisions
Own production troubleshooting and participate in on-call rotation as needed
Learn and apply incident response practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of backend development experience
Strong working knowledge of Python and Linux systems administration
Solid MySQL experience, including writing queries, designing schemas, and diagnosing performance issues
AI-augmented delivery experience across the delivery lifecycle, including development, debugging, tests, and unfamiliar code
Ability to identify which AI models suit different problems and where not to use them
Ability to review AI-generated code, understand its failure modes, and follow customer-data, security, compliance, provenance, and licensing boundaries
Experience working in a collaborative, Agile development environment with sprint and release discipline
Demonstrated troubleshooting instincts and ownership of production issues under pressure, including as a front-line responder
Familiarity with Perl and cPanel environments is beneficial but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-life balance and a culture that respects employees' time
Culture of belonging with 20+ affinity groups connecting employees globally
Meal Voucher or Food Voucher worth R$44.55 per working day
Comprehensive health and dental insurance with no employee co-pay
Well-being program including Gympass, online meditation, and telemedicine
Access to a pet health insurance partnership
Educational platform for undergraduate and graduate degrees, language courses, and more through 100+ educational institutions at affordable rates
Life insurance coverage
Free website hosting
Mentorship, new challenges, and career growth