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