Location: This position is remote within Colombia

Senior Software Engineer

About technology

At Huge, it’s not only about depth in technology, but ongoing incubation and experimentation as to how to apply technology. Every technologist at Huge helps bring ideas to reality.

Job description

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with strong backend expertise to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience building scalable backend applications, designing robust APIs, and developing data-intensive solutions using modern cloud technologies.

In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software, contribute to technical decisions, and build reliable, maintainable systems that power enterprise-scale digital products.

What you'll be doing

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services using Python.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs that support enterprise applications and integrations.
• Design and implement efficient data models, database schemas, and SQL queries.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes and large-scale data processing workflows.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement scalable solutions.
• Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Build, test, and deploy applications using modern CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• Work within Agile teams, proactively communicating progress, technical risks, and implementation recommendations.
• Continuously improve system reliability, maintainability, and overall engineering quality.

What we would like to see

• 6+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with recent senior-level backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience building scalable, production-grade applications.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, clean architecture, design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, including data modeling and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience building ETL pipelines, data processing solutions, and large-scale data workflows.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (preferred), AWS, or Azure.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and backend performance optimization.
• Experience using Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software development practices.
• Knowledge of Docker; Kubernetes experience is a plus.
• Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Professional English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If the selected candidate holds a degree in Engineering or a related profession, they must present their professional license. To verify your degree requires this license, please visit www.copnia.gov.co and https://www.consejoprofesional.org.co/. 

About Huge

Huge is a design and technology company. We create products and experiences that grow the world’s most ambitious brands. We do this by designing experiences for people, not users, and uncovering new sources of growth by leveraging our creative talent, our proprietary platform LIVE and unlocking the advantages brought to us by emerging technologies. We believe all experiences should be intelligent, shoppable and unique to every brand.

Huge’s nearly 1,000 thinkers, tinkerers, makers and creators, have been problem-solving across North America, Europe, and Latin America for over 25 years. Interested? You’ll find more information at www.hugeinc.com.

Huge is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you’re parenting the next generation of innovators, we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

Huge is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Workers shall not be required to pay employers’ or agents’ recruitment fees or other related fees for their employment. If any such fees are found to have been paid by workers, such fees shall be repaid to the worker.

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