Senior Python Engineer (FastAPI)

TL;DR

Senior Python Engineer (FastAPI): Building and optimizing cloud-based microservices platform with an accent on REST API design, PostgreSQL optimization, and asynchronous processing. Focus on implementing backend services, designing relational databases, and ensuring system reliability in cloud environments.

Location: Fully Remote (Poland)

Company

hirify.global is a recruitment company connecting job seekers with career opportunities, including for top-tier global management consulting firms.

What you will do

• Implement and maintain backend microservices using Python and FastAPI, including REST APIs and background tasks.
• Design and work with relational databases, primarily PostgreSQL, for schema design, migrations, and query optimization.
• Build and maintain service integrations using synchronous HTTP APIs and asynchronous workflows like queues and caching.
• Implement frontend functionality in Next.js and React as needed for API integration and basic UI components.
• Containerize and deploy services using Docker and existing CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments.
• Write and maintain automated unit and integration tests and debug production systems using logs and monitoring.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Python and FastAPI.
• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs, including authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, migrations, and query optimization.
• Experience with asynchronous processing such as queues, background jobs, and caching.
• Basic experience with React and Next.js.
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms.
• Ability to debug and support production systems and write unit/integration tests.
• Candidate Location: Poland.
• English: B2 (Upper-Intermediate) required.
• Working Time Zone: CET.

Culture & Benefits

• Work effectively in a team with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Opportunity to contribute to building, integrating, deploying, and maintaining production-grade systems in modern cloud environments.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and high attention to code quality and system reliability.
• Willingness to maintain and improve existing codebases through shared ownership and code reviews.
• Gain experience working with a client that is one of the TOP-5 global management consulting firms.
• Fully remote work.