A Python developer builds and maintains backend systems in Python. Depending on your stack that means web apps and APIs in Django, Flask or FastAPI, data pipelines and automation, or the services behind AI and machine learning features.
A great Python Developer does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Build and maintain APIs and web backends in Django, FastAPI or Flask
02Design database models and write efficient queries
03Automate data processing, integrations and internal workflows
04Write tests and keep code reviewable and maintainable
05Support AI and data features with reliable backend services
How this hire moves your business forward: Python runs a large share of modern backends, data work and AI features. A strong Python developer lets you ship those faster without piling up code that slows the next release.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great Python Developers.
Python is one of the most widely used languages across LatAm engineering teams. Brazil, Argentina and Colombia have large Django and data communities, and many developers have years of experience on US product teams.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great Python Developer Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
Python 3 and typing
Django / FastAPI / Flask
SQL and ORM design
Testing with pytest
REST and async APIs
Common Tools
PostgreSQL
Celery / Redis
Docker
AWS / GCP
GitHub Actions
Soft Skills & Traits
Writes readable code others can maintain
Asks about the business problem first
Clear in written updates
Owns bugs through to the fix
Reviews code constructively
Compensation
Python Developer Salary: US vs Latin America.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$100,000
$40,800
$59,200 / yr
Mid level
$140,000
$60,000
$80,000 / yr
Senior
$180,000
$70,800
$109,200 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Can walk through a Python service they built and its trade-offs
Writes tests without being asked
Knows when to use Django vs FastAPI and why
Has dealt with production performance issues
Red Flags
Scripts work, but no experience with production services
No testing habits
Cannot explain the database queries their ORM generates
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every Python Developer search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search.
Around $60,000 a year at mid level, compared with about $140,000 in the US. Senior hires run around $70,800.
Yes. Django is one of the most common Python frameworks in LatAm. Tell us your framework and version and we screen for it specifically.
Many do. If your role mixes backend work with data pipelines or AI features, we scope that on the onboarding call and test for it in the skills assessment.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
Ready to Hire a Python Developer Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.