Python Backend Engineer, Uvik Software

Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia Location: USA & LATAM | Remote Employment Type: Contractor, Full-time What You’ll Do: Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Python, Flask, or FastAPI Build clean, maintainable, and scalable solutions following Python best practices and PEP8 Work with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL Develop unit and integration tests using Pytest Create and maintain API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI, Insomnia, or similar tools Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-powered functionality into backend applications Work with Git-based development workflows and participate in code reviews Debug, troubleshoot, and improve existing backend systems Contribute to CI/CD processes and development automation Collaborate with engineers and other team members in an Agile environment Communicate effectively with an international team in English What We Offer: Paid vacation and sick leave Equipment for comfortable work, if required 50% coverage of professional courses Competitive compensation based on your skills and experience Reliable and always-on-time payments A supportive international team Straightforward processes without unnecessary bureaucracy 100% remote, full-time cooperation What We’re Looking For: 2:3+ years of commercial Python development experience Strong knowledge of Python fundamentals Hands-on experience with Flask and/or FastAPI Experience developing and integrating REST APIs Practical experience with SQL databases; PostgreSQL is preferred Experience with unit and integration testing Familiarity with Docker Confident use of Git and Git-based development workflows Familiarity with code-quality tools such as PyLint, Flake8, or similar Experience or strong practical interest in integrating LLMs into backend applications Ability to work in Linux and/or Windows environments English level B2 or higher Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach Ability to work independently and effectively within a distributed team Based in the USA or LATAM Nice to Have Experience with CI/CD pipelines, such as Jenkins or GitLab CI Experience with cloud platforms Familiarity with Kubernetes Experience with Jira, Crucible, or similar collaboration tools Previous hands-on experience integrating LLM APIs or AI-powered features