Senior Python Engineer (E-Commerce)

TL;DR

Senior Python Engineer (E-Commerce) (Python/GCP): Building and optimizing scalable event-driven systems and AI-powered search capabilities for an e-commerce platform with an accent on GCP architecture and microservices. Focus on implementing Gen AI, vector databases, and resilient data pipelines.

Location: Remote (LATAM) - Must be based in Mexico or any Latin American country

Company

hirify.global is a California-based company that connects top tech talent from Latin America with U.S. companies to expand their development teams.

What you will do

• Develop enterprise-grade APIs, microservices, and data pipelines using Python and FastAPI.
• Design and implement Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) specifically leveraging GCP services like Cloud Run and Pub/Sub.
• Build and explore Gen AI and advanced search capabilities for e-commerce functionality.
• Guide the full software development lifecycle from initial design and whiteboarding to production deployment.
• Collaborate with lead engineers, product owners, and data scientists to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
• Utilize gRPC for efficient inter-service communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend software development with a strong focus on Python and Cloud solutions.
• Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and experience deploying resilient event-driven solutions.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Must be based in Mexico or LATAM.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI and Gen AI implementation.
• Practical experience with search tools and vector databases (e.g., Elasticsearch, Solr, Lucene).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely for a U.S.-based company.
• Culture of curiosity, continuous learning, and experimentation.
• High level of ownership and independent execution of projects.
• Collaboration with an international team of experts.