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title: "Staff Backend Engineer (GraphQL / AWS / Python)"
company: "WIZELINE"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/wizeline"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/wizeline-staff-backend-engineer-graphql-aws-python-aa8a633f-2d05-47cb-aa2a-ea8e229975a0"
apply_url: "https://www.wizeline.ai/careers/job?gh_jid=7939095"
workplace: onsite
location: "Colombia"
employment_type: unspecified
seniority: staff
role: software-engineering
region: latin-america
skills: ["aws", "graphql", "llm", "python"]
date_posted: 2026-05-18T15:18:39.000Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-15T16:34:55.874Z
---

# Staff Backend Engineer (GraphQL / AWS / Python)

**WIZELINE** · Colombia

Apply: https://www.wizeline.ai/careers/job?gh_jid=7939095

## About WIZELINE

Wizeline accelerates your roadmap through nearshoring and expert AI advisory services, improving efficiency, speeding execution, and driving sustainable innovation.

## About the role

**Staff Backend Engineer (GraphQL / AWS / Python)**

We are:

**Wizeline** is a global AI-native technology solutions provider that develops cutting-edge, AI-powered digital products and platforms. We partner with clients to leverage data and AI, accelerating market entry and driving business transformation. As a global community of innovators, we foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and impact.

With the right people and the right ideas, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

Are you a fit?

Sounds awesome, right? Now, let’s make sure you’re a good fit for the role.

We are looking for a **Staff Backend Engineer** to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications across the backend.

You will play a key role in defining system architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving best practices, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital products.

This is a **hybrid position based in Medellín or Bogotá**, offering a balance between onsite collaboration and remote flexibility.

- AWS Architecture (Mandatory): Act as the core AWS Architect—must hold an active AWS Solutions Architect Certification or equivalent expert-level verified experience. Design and optimize secure serverless infrastructure using API Gateway, Lambdas, Step Functions, and strict IAM Policies.

- Backend & APIs: Build high-performance microservices using Python (FastAPI) and GraphQL under an Event-Based Architecture.

- Integrations & Security: Implement secure web flows and advanced OAuth architectures, focusing on On-Behalf-Of (OBO) user permission flows with external services.

- Observability: Maintain system health and logs using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail.

**Technical Requirements**

- Expert knowledge of AWS (Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, IAM, CloudWatch/Trail).

- Strong production experience with Python and modern web frameworks (FastAPI preferred).

- Deep understanding of GraphQL, Microservices, and Event-Driven design.

- Proven experience handling advanced web security and OAuth / On-Behalf-Of flows.

**Nice-to-have**

- AI Tooling Proficiency: Leverage one or more AI tools to optimize and augment day-to-day work, including drafting, analysis, research, or process automation. Provide recommendations on effective AI use and identify opportunities to streamline workflows.

- Hands-on experience integrating AI workflows, LLMs, and RAG pipelines.

**What we offer:**

- A High-Impact Environment

- Commitment to Professional Development

- Flexible and Collaborative Culture

- Global Opportunities

- A Vibrant Community

- Total Rewards

*Specific benefits are determined by the employment type and location.

Find out more about our culture [here](https://www.instagram.com/wizelineglobal/).

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