Senior Back-End Developer

About Sharesource:

We are a BCorp company whose purpose is to democratise opportunities for individuals from developing countries. With our brand and culture empowering our partners to attract and keep the most qualified members, we share the knowledge to unleash potential and grow scaling teams for Australian and Canadian businesses.

Join the project that's reshaping global connectivity Our cloud-based geospatial platform is transforming fiber and broadband rollouts, digitizing manual processes, automating field tasks, and giving operators real-time visibility from design to deployment. Be part of a team that's accelerating rollouts, boosting accuracy, and powering cost-efficient connectivity at scale.

What are we looking for?
We are seeking a Senior Back-End Developer (Python) who will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems and APIs that power scalable, high-performing applications. This role requires a strong foundation in Python, SQL, and AWS technologies, with additional expertise in geospatial data and observability tools. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless API integrations, reliable infrastructure, and efficient workflows that support innovative software solutions.

What are you expected to do?

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs.
• Develop and manage public-facing APIs, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient access.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and deployment.
• Implement observability practices using tools such as Datadog, New Relic, or similar.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product teams, and stakeholders to align backend architecture with product needs.
• Work with PostgreSQL and PostGIS for advanced SQL and geospatial data management.
• Develop and deploy solutions within AWS environments (API Gateway, Lambda, Serverless Stack).
• Support microservices-based architectures and event-driven workflows (e.g., webhooks).
• Ensure adherence to agile methodologies and best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance system performance and reliability.
  

You'll be a great fit if:

• You have 5 years of backend software development experience, including building public-facing API products.
• You bring strong programming skills in Python, with expertise in frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI.
• You are highly proficient in SQL and PostgreSQL, with experience in geospatial extensions such as PostGIS.
• You have a solid understanding of full-stack technologies required to build and run APIs.
• You are skilled in RESTful API design and management, ensuring scalability and performance.
• You have hands-on experience working with AWS services, including API Gateway, Lambda, and the Serverless Stack.
• You are familiar with microservices architecture and event-driven technologies such as webhooks.
• You have experience integrating spatial mapping libraries like Mapbox or working with GIS concepts relevant to utility networks.
• You bring production-level experience with observability tools such as Datadog or New Relic.
• You have a strong grasp of CI/CD methodologies and can build and maintain pipelines effectively.
• You are experienced in working with agile development methodologies.
  

We will be absolutely thrilled if you also have the following:

• You are familiar with geospatial data formats such as GeoJSON, shapefiles, or KMZ.
• You understand telecom or utility network planning and deployment workflows.
• You have experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular (a plus).
• You are familiar with Figma or other UI/UX prototyping tools.

Please note: This role is remote; however, we require candidates to be based locally in the Philippines. This is to support occasional onsite activities such as team events, client meetings, or equipment handover. Additionally, local residency is necessary for compliance with Philippines labor laws and employment regulations.

Here are the benefits of joining our team:

• Competitive salary and professional development
• Collaborative client partnerships and a fun, inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for leadership, expertise, and global client exposure
• Monthly coaching, training, and career development
• Flexible hybrid model
• Engage in social impact activities and industry impact
• Achieve work-life balance and flexibility to support personal commitments
• Comprehensive HMO coverage with one free dependent (depending on the employment type)

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Why work for Sharesource?

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire hundreds of skillful individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, genders, ages, and personalities to live out our diverse culture and make a positive impact on the world

Our 5 Values:

• Make a social impact: We balance our work for client teams and for society by constantly making a positive impact.
• Be proactive: We encourage brave thinking and continuous improvement, and drive change through action.
• Create value: We create measurable values for our stakeholders: our teams, partners, suppliers, investors, and communities.
• Be fair, open and honest: We foster equality and inclusivity in a supportive environment that embraces diversity and celebrates achievements.
• Add fun, passion and love: We prioritise fun and passion, fostering higher engagement and a positive can-do attitude.

What makes us different?

Our culture code. You will be a part of our vibrant company culture and experience a workplace where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your opinion is respected:

• Challenged, autonomous, momentum
• Learning, growth mindset
• Lead by our values
• Heard, cared for, make good friends

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What happens after you submit your application?

The whole process takes around 4 weeks:

• There will be 3-4 interviews and a possible assessment from our client partner. You will undergo an initial interview, a culture interview, and 1-2 interviews with our cool client. This will run for about 1-2 weeks but we will let you know if we need to ramp it up. Be yourself and have fun.
• We will constantly communicate with you as to the development of your application. You can also directly communicate with us to ask us about the status of your application.
• If all goes well, we complete the reference check and provide other necessary requirements so we can offer you the job right away.

We would be grateful if you have these already:

1. Fit to Work/Health Card (Basic 5 employment medical tests)
2. NBI Clearance
3. Social IDs - PHIC, SSS, HDMF, TIN
4. Character references with contact info

At Sharesource, we believe in the value of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and we do not discriminate based on factors such as race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.