Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Python): Developing scalable backend services and high-performance APIs for distributed systems with an accent on microservices architecture and event-driven design. Focus on optimizing real-time data processing, implementing containerized cloud deployments, and ensuring system resilience on AWS.

Location: Remote, Hungary

Company

hirify.global is a global digital product engineering company that builds scalable products and services across 39 countries with a non-hierarchical culture.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Develop and optimize microservices for high-performance distributed systems.
• Streamline real-time data processing and event-driven architectures using messaging queues like SQS.
• Deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes within AWS cloud environments.
• Conduct unit, integration, and load testing to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure application security and resilience.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a backend engineer.
• Strong expertise in Python and frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask.
• Proven experience with microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with AWS services, including Lambda, Step Functions, and SQS.
• Deep understanding of databases (Snowflake, DynamoDB, RDS, MySQL, MongoDB) and search technologies (Elasticsearch).
• Must be based in Hungary

Nice to have

• Exposure to GenAI application development and RAG-based systems.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with enterprise search solutions like Elastic Search.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic and non-hierarchical work environment.
• Collaboration within tight-knit engineering squads alongside product owners and platform teams.
• Opportunity to work within a global organization across various time zones.