Tech Lead Python at Encora (Colombia)
Encora· Colombia·
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Job Title: Tech Lead Python
Key Skills: Python 3.x, FastAPI, Django, Flask, RESTful APIs, SQL, NoSQL, Microservices, Azure, Kafka, RabbitMQ
Experience: Senior / Tech Lead level
Location: Costa Rica, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia
Work Mode: Remote
At Coforge, we are hiring Tech Lead Python (#21103-6-1) with the following skill set.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership to globally distributed Python development teams, ensuring quality standards and best practices.
- Coordinate team activities and report progress to client stakeholders.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python-based backend services.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs with internal and external systems.
- Implement microservices-based architectures and event-driven integrations using Kafka or RabbitMQ.
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and QA teams.
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience in technical leadership and team coordination.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Python 3.x development.
- Experience in API and integration development, including RESTful services and JSON payloads.
- Exposure to SOAP/XML-based web services.
- Hands-on experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Good knowledge of Linux environments.
- Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with AI coding assistant tools to improve development productivity.
Preferred Skills
- Telecom domain experience, particularly in OSS/BSS systems.
- Exposure to TM Forum APIs.
- Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with Kafka and RabbitMQ.
- Familiarity with Order Management Systems, Network Provisioning, and Orchestration.
- Experience with CRM integrations.
Posted On: 06-11-2026
Coforge is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Why work at Encora
- Culture & Recognition: Certified “Great Place to Work” in multiple regions; recognized by Comparably for Career Growth, Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, and Company Happiness.
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: Flexible work-from-home scheme; remote workers in Mexico receive a monthly allowance of MXN 700 for internet/electricity, plus desk and chair after 3 months. No dress code, pet-friendly environment.
- Perks & Benefits (varies by location):
- Top-of-the-line MacBook Pro
- Unlimited book budget and training/certification support
- Private health insurance (including family) with dental and life insurance
- 12 days paid vacation from day one (Mexico), 5 days PTO, 30 days aguinaldo (mandatory annual bonus)
- Psychotherapy support (12 sessions covered fully)
- Savings fund, grocery vouchers, and snack stations in select offices
- Considerations: Compensation inconsistency across geographies and accounts; project-dependent stability; change fatigue from post-acquisition integration. Candidates should confirm review cycles, salary bands, and account assignment during interviews.