Python/Flask Software Engineer

Important Information

Location: Brazil

Job Mode: Full-time

Work Mode: Work from home

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and motivated software engineer with strong Python development experience and a passion for cloud-native technologies. You will be part of a dynamic team building and maintaining a highly distributed orchestration platform using Kubernetes. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in fast-paced agile environments, collaborating across remote teams, and contributing to both backend systems and web-based interfaces.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop high performance cloud and container technologies mostly leveraging Python as the main programming language;
• Develop and deliver high quality solutions and code;
• Develop automated tests, improving the SDLC;
• Investigate and resolve issues reported during testing and customer integration;
• Actively participate in all aspects of an agile software development process;
• Work as part of a team focused on containerization, virtualization, VM management and fault tolerant/carrier grade development;
• Contribute to open-source projects and internal tooling related to orchestration and cloud infrastructure;
• Develop RESTful APIs and web applications using Flask.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience in Python development, including object-oriented programming and scripting;
• Solid understanding of Linux Essentials:
• Hardware, processes, programs, and OS components;
• Command-line operations and file management;
• Creating/restoring compressed backups and archives;
• User/group management and file permissions;
• Writing and executing simple shell scripts.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes:
• Cluster administration (setup, configuration, monitoring);
• Application development and deployment in Kubernetes environments.
• Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Linux Containers);
• Basic computer networking knowledge (HTTP/HTTPS);
• Experience working in agile teams and using tools like Jira, Bitbucket, and Git;
• Interested in working on developing and troubleshooting of a highly distributed orchestration platform supporting multiple vendors.

Highly Desirable Skills

• Web development experience using Python and Flask;
• Experience working with code review with Gerrit;
• Knowledge of Helm for Kubernetes package management;
• Exposure to virtualization and VM management.

About Encora

Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.