# Senior Software Engineer (Python/Django)

> Zipdev · Mexico (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-29

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Engineering

## Description

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to facilitate the expansion of our client's business operations. This position is a full-time role reporting to our Engineering Manager. Below is a description of your role and responsibilities, including the things you will be held accountable for and the virtues, behaviors and competencies that are expected for this role. 

**Responsibilities will include 🖇️** 

-   Architect and deploy highly scalable, cloud-native systems utilizing Django to integrate with external HR-Tech systems allowing users to seamlessly connect and transfer data back and forth.
-   Proactively encourage collaboration across teams and functional units to align on the direction of strategic initiatives. 
-   Document technical proposals and designs, collaborating with peers to refine technical solutions.
-   Drive product and engineering-led initiatives by deconstructing complex business challenges into manageable tasks and collaborate effectively with colleagues to implement proposed solutions.
-   Display initiative to independently identify bottlenecks, communicate tradeoffs, and provide technical recommendations to members of the product team.
-   Engage in software design and peer code reviews, offering input and technical feedback to other members of the engineering team.
-   Provide support for production software developments and participate in on-call rotation.

## Requirements

-   **5+ years of relevant** software engineering experience building highly available web application systems using **Python/Django**.

-   Previous experience designing and **building APIs** to connect disparate systems.
-   Proven ability to quickly ramp up on new systems and demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt.
-   Strong proficiency in software design principles and technical documentation.
-   Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics.
-   Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing, start-up environment where you can contribute with your own ideas, innovation, and knowledge.
-   Demonstrated technical leadership, promoting best practices and fostering a positive team culture.
-   Passion for continuous learning, problem-solving, and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies.

You’re a Great Fit if

-   You have experience writing and maintaining production code in Python using the Django web framework.
-   You thrive on innovation, consistently introducing novel ideas in areas such as automation, testing, reliability, and scalability, all while ensuring high availability for production environments.
-   You have experience with **payroll, HR tech, healthcare, or insurance  systems**
-   Have experience mentoring and collaborating with team members to drive technical excellence and overall team success.
-   You have experience working with a startup and/or with a **B2B SaaS business.**

## Benefits

-   Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
-   Vacation: 10 business days a year
-   Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
-   Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
-   Parental Leave
-   Health Care Reimbursement
-   Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
-   Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
-   Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
-   Longevity Bonus
-   Continuous Learning Bonus
-   Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms
-   Did we mention it's REMOTE?!!

One of our core values at Zipdev is "Be authentic." that's why we encourage you to answer the application form in your own words; we are interested in getting to know you, not a digital assistant.  

Wondering how our remote environment or our payment method work? We've put together some helpful answers in our FAQs at the bottom our our [career site.](https://zipdev.com/careers/%20) Take a look and let us know if you have any other questions!

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