This is a remote position.
Job Summary
We are hiring a Senior Python Engineer to build reliable, scalable backend systems that power real world applications. You will work directly with clients and internal teams to understand business needs, design the solution, write clean code, and take full ownership through to production.
This is not just a coding role, it requires strong communication, responsibility, and confidence in delivering solutions that meet both technical and business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain production-grade backend systems using Python.
- Design REST APIs and backend logic that handle real world data and business rules.
- Write clean, tested code that can be deployed, scaled, and monitored reliably.
- Take ownership of full features: planning, coding, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting.
- Work directly with clients to understand problems, explain solutions, and gather feedback.
- Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and data teams to deliver complete systems.
Requirements
5–10 years of experience working in backend engineering.
Able to own the full development lifecycle, from understanding requirements to deploying and supporting the system.
Comfortable speaking with clients, asking clarifying questions, and explaining trade-offs.
Experience deploying real applications used by teams or customers.
A mindset of writing code that is reliable, easy to read, and easy to test.
Technical Skills
You should be confident in most of these:
Python (advanced usage, Python 3.x)
FastAPI, Django, or Flask for building APIs
SQL (PostgreSQL or MySQL), and optionally NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)
Using Docker to containerize and run services
Writing unit and integration tests (e.g., with Pytest)
Git for version control and pull requests
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
Understanding basic API security (JWT, OAuth2)
Profiling and debugging performance issues
Soft Skills & Competencies
Strong communication: You can explain problems and solutions clearly.
Confident in client calls: You're not afraid to ask questions or share your thinking.
Responsible: You take ownership of what you build and follow through.
Collaborative: You work well with others and give/receive feedback openly.
Practical: You solve problems in a way that balances speed, quality, and business value.
Benefits
As per industry standards
