TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Python): Developing and optimizing scalable backend services and cloud platforms with an accent on API design and database performance. Focus on microservices architecture, ensuring data integrity, and automating deployment through CI/CD pipelines.

Location: Remote

Company

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What you will do

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI.
Design, optimize, and manage complex PostgreSQL database schemas and queries.
Implement comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure high code coverage and system reliability.
Collaborate with product managers and frontend teams to define API contracts and ensure technical solutions meet business goals.
Drive the implementation of scalable, fault-tolerant microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
Work closely with DevOps principles to automate deployment and ensure services are robustly scaled on cloud platforms.

Requirements

7+ years of professional experience focused primarily on backend software development.
Deep expertise in Python and FastAPI (or similar async framework).
Mastery of PostgreSQL including complex query writing, schema design, and optimization techniques.
Strong practical experience designing and implementing Microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools (Docker).
Demonstrated ability to contribute to complex system design and solve technical challenges independently.

Nice to have

Experience with in-memory caching solutions like Redis.
Familiarity with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda).
Experience with AI/ML integration or building data-intensive backend applications.
Experience in high-traffic or regulated domains (BFS, e-commerce, SaaS, or fintech).

Culture & Benefits

Be proactive in knowledge sharing and peer mentorship.
Integrate emerging technologies like AI to enhance system functionality and efficiency.