Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

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

hirify.global provides digital banking solutions.

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.