Backend Python Developer
Summary
A senior backend developer who designs, builds, and maintains scalable Python backend services and REST APIs through the full software development lifecycle, mentoring juniors and troubleshooting production issues. Core stack: Python (FastAPI, Flask, and/or Django), relational/NoSQL databases, and Git.
We are looking for a Senior Backend Python Developer with strong technical expertise to lead the design, development, and implementation of robust and scalable backend solutions.
This position will participate throughout the entire software development lifecycle and act as a technical reference, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions aligned with business needs.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Senior Backend Python Developer with strong technical expertise to lead the design, development, and implementation of robust and scalable backend solutions.
This position will participate throughout the entire software development lifecycle and act as a technical reference, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions aligned with business needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the analysis, design, and development of backend services using Python in production environments.
- Design, develop, and integrate robust, secure, and scalable REST APIs.
- Participate throughout the complete software development lifecycle: analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.
- Design solutions considering scalability, maintainability, performance, and code quality.
- Integrate backend services with other systems, applications, and components within the technology ecosystem.
- Apply software development best practices, including Clean Code, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
- Develop and maintain unit and integration tests.
- Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of production issues.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in system performance and scalability.
- Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and local/global stakeholders.
- Act as a technical reference and provide guidance to junior developers when required.
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in software/backend development.
- Strong and recent hands‑on experience developing backend solutions with Python.
- Advanced Python knowledge and strong software development best practices.
- Experience with Python backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, and/or Django.
- Experience designing, developing, and integrating REST APIs.
- Experience with relational databases and knowledge of NoSQL databases.
- Experience with Git and version control.
- Experience developing unit and integration tests.
- Knowledge of software architecture, design principles, and backend application optimization.
- Experience throughout the complete software development lifecycle.
- Strong troubleshooting and complex technical problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and experience working directly with clients or stakeholders.
- B2 English level or higher, with the ability to communicate effectively with international teams.
Nice to Have
- Experience with microservices architectures.
- Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud environments.
- Experience working with distributed or global teams.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.