About this role
At CI&T, we help large enterprises transform the potential of AI into real business impact with AI Deployment, AI-native execution, and tech-integrated business solutions.
With 30 years of experience in technological transformation, we accelerate innovation with expertise in Agentic SDLC, Application modernization, Data & AI, Martech and Business strategy.
We are 8,000 CI&Ters across more than 25 countries, collaborating to build solutions with real impact. AI is already part of how we work, evolve, and innovate every day.
Senior Software Engineer (Python | React | AWS)
Job Purpose
As a Senior Software Engineer at CI&T, you will serve as a technical leader and mentor within cross-functional project teams, taking ownership of complex software solutions and technical decisions. You will design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain scalable applications using Python, React, and AWS, while mentoring engineers and promoting engineering excellence.
You will contribute to technical strategy, lead critical software initiatives, support production environments, and collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-quality solutions.
Required Technical Stack
Core Tech Stack: Python | React/Next.js | AWS | PostgreSQL | Redis/Valkey | REST APIs | Microservices | CI/CD
Python – Strong hands-on experience in Python development is required
React/Next.js – Experience building modern web applications
REST APIs & Microservices – Experience designing and developing scalable APIs and microservices
PostgreSQL – Experience with relational databases, queries, and data management
Redis/Valkey – Experience with caching and data storage solutions
AWS – Experience with API Gateway, Lambda, EC2, ECS, S3, SQS, and SES
CI/CD – Experience with CircleCI and Serverless Framework
Cloud & Production – Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and production support
Key Accountabilities
Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence
Lead the design, development, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment of complex software features and enhancements
Build and maintain scalable applications using Python, React/Next.js, and AWS
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices
Contribute to architecture and technical design decisions
Establish coding standards, best practices, code reviews, and testing strategies
Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex technical issues
Drive application performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Evaluate new technologies and contribute to technical risk assessments and proof-of-concept initiatives
Team Development & Mentorship
Mentor junior and middle-level engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
Support onboarding, knowledge transfer, and continuous learning
Contribute to technical hiring, interviews, and assessments
Provide constructive feedback and support team development
Share expertise in Python, React/Next.js, AWS, APIs, microservices, and CI/CD
Project Execution & Delivery
Take ownership of complex technical tasks from design through deployment
Deliver reliable, high-quality solutions within project timelines
Provide technical estimates and planning input
Coordinate technical dependencies across teams
Contribute to Agile practices, release management, deployment, and production validation
Balance feature delivery with technical debt and system maintenance
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Participate in client and technical discussions to understand requirements
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Contribute to technical documentation and solution design
Communicate technical issues, risks, recommendations, and resolutions clearly
Provide technical input on feasibility, timelines, and project requirements
Maintain strong client relationships through technical excellence
Business Adaptability & Professional Growth
Demonstrate Technical Leadership: Take ownership of complex challenges and make informed technical decisions
Drive Continuous Growth: Adapt to new projects, technologies, and evolving business needs
Execute Quality-Focused Development: Prioritize secure, scalable, maintainable, and well-tested solutions
Practice Effective Communication: Clearly communicate technical concepts and collaborate across teams
Promote Engineering Excellence: Continuously improve development practices, system reliability, and delivery quality
Core Technology Requirements
Python | React/Next.js | AWS | PostgreSQL | Redis/Valkey | REST APIs | Microservices | CircleCI | Serverless Framework
Strong hands-on experience in Python development, React/Next.js, AWS cloud services, API and microservices development, and CI/CD is expected.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with distributed systems and cloud-native architecture
Experience with performance optimization and scalability
Mentoring and technical leadership experience
Experience with automated testing and CI/CD best practices
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and production support
Strong understanding of software architecture and system design
Key Competencies
Excellent English communication and documentation skills
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and root cause analysis abilities
Proactive approach to identifying system risks and performance improvements
Strong ownership and accountability
Ability to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams
Strong mentoring and technical leadership skills