Backend Engineer – Python

Metal Toad

. Build high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications .

Posted 10/5/2026contractRemote • BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building scalable, enterprise-grade applications using Python, with a strong focus on REST API development, relational and NoSQL database management, and adherence to software development best practices. Proven ability to communicate effectively, collaborate within a team, and contribute throughout the development lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Python ProgrammingREST API DevelopmentRelational Database ManagementNoSQL Database FamiliarityTest-Driven Development (TDD)

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Hard Skills

PythonREST APIJSON ModelingRelational Database ConceptsNoSQL DatabasesTDDBDDGitPostmanPackage Managers (npm, pip)

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

PostmanGitNpmPip

Industry Keywords

Enterprise-Grade ApplicationsSoftware Development Best PracticesApplication Development LifecycleCorporate Values StatementOpen Source Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NoSQLOpen SourcePython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications
Participate in mission-critical application development
Review program objectives, input data, and output requirements with project managers, supervisors, and clients
Provide estimates based on requirements, wireframes, and designs
Proactively communicate risks, known issues, and changelogs
Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
Work as part of a team
Follow software development best practices
Perform peer code reviews
Create projects free of major defects
Research new libraries, techniques, and ideas
Support local community events and initiatives
Publish blog posts demonstrating technical expertise
Take ownership of new and different requests and explore opportunities to add value

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must reside in Brazil
Must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship; Metal Toad cannot sponsor any type of visa
Resume must be submitted in English as a PDF
5+ years of experience with Python
Familiarity with relational database concepts
Familiarity with Postman and making API calls
Familiarity with NoSQL databases
Experience with REST API development and deployment
Experience with JSON modeling and usage
Experience querying and modeling using a relational data store
Experience using package managers such as npm or pip
Experience using Git for source control
Experience in TDD and/or BDD
Commitment to enhancing project test coverage
Agreement with the Corporate Values Statement
Belief in the company mission: To help people
Belief in the principles of open source

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work from home
Compensation in Brazilian Reais (R$) according to local currency