Senior Python Developer

TL;DR

Senior Python Developer: Building and maintaining backend services and APIs for a subscription management service, focusing on resilience, accuracy, and scalability in a distributed system. Focus on event-driven architecture, microservices integration, and ensuring system reliability while utilizing LLMs to accelerate development.

Location: Hybrid, based in Berlin, Germany, with the possibility of remote work.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing product company building a one-stop commerce platform for retail, hospitality, and golf businesses globally.

What you will do

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Python, FastAPI, Kafka, Redis, and AWS.
• Implement event-driven architecture with a focus on resilience and accuracy.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and accuracy, including bug fixes and proactive system care.
• Analyze root causes of problems and incidents, prioritizing technical debt.
• Collaborate with other teams for microservice integration.
• Utilize LLMs to accelerate development processes safely and robustly.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Python.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong understanding of scalability, performance optimization, and distributed systems.
• Experience with databases such as MySQL or DynamoDB.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka.

Nice to have

• Experience working with recommendation systems, machine learning models, or data-driven applications.
• Experience/interest in Javascript, Java Spring, or basic knowledge of React.
• Proficiency with CI/CD systems, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud environments like AWS or GCP.

Culture & Benefits

• Lots of autonomy and flexible work culture.
• Exposure to modern technology and global scale products.
• Opportunities for growth in technical or people management roles.
• Excellent benefits & perks, including equity for all hirify.globalers and a share scheme.
• Mental health platform, counseling, and health & wellness benefits.
• LinkedIn Learning license and a volunteer day.