Senior Python Developer (Costa Rica) at JBS Dev

We are looking for a talented and versatile Senior Software Developer with strong experience in Python and React. You'll play a key role in building and maintaining scalable web applications using modern technologies while working closely with a team of product managers, software engineers, QA, and other stakeholders to develop new features and produce client deliverables. If you’re passionate about clean code, robust backend systems, and sleek user interfaces, we’d love to hear from you!

This position is a full-time role. We are 100% remote but candidates must reside and be authorized to work in Costa Rica.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain web applications across the stack—from backend APIs to frontend UI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and DevOps to ship high-quality software.
• Develop RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI, and implement robust data models with SQLAlchemy.
• Work with MySQL databases and optimize queries and schema design.
• Build responsive, dynamic UIs primarily using React.
• Contribute to our Next.js applications and help shape frontend architecture.
• Write infrastructure as code using Terraform and deploy to AWS.
• Use GitLab for CI/CD, code reviews, and team collaboration.
• Champion best practices in engineering, testing, and DevOps workflows.
  

Required Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience with Python, including building scalable APIs using frameworks like FastAPI.
• Experience with SQLAlchemy and working with relational databases such as MySQL.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with React and TypeScript, building responsive, modern frontends.
• Familiarity with Next.js and concepts like server-side rendering and static site generation.
• Experience working with AWS services and deploying infrastructure using Terraform.
• Proficiency with GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and team workflows.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and best practices.
• Comfortable with modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, GitLab workflows).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

This is a full-time position with the following benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Paid overtime
• Generous PTO policy, company holidays
• Fully remote work (always will be)