Python Developer
Summary
Python developer maintaining and evolving a FastAPI backend for a consumer-facing geospatial platform (ship tracking, integrations, print fulfilment orchestration), using AI coding tools like Cursor and Claude Code as the primary daily workflow. Remote from Ukraine or Kyiv office; stack includes SQLAlchemy/PostgreSQL, AWS, Stripe, Shopify, and pytest/TDD.
We’re hiring a Python Developer who actively uses AI coding assistants (Cursor, Claude Code) as part of their daily workflow. You'll be working on a complex FastAPI backend powering a consumer-facing geospatial platform - supporting integrations, data processing, and fulfilment orchestration.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and evolve a FastAPI backend with multiple API routes, database models, and external service integrations
Implement features and resolve bugs using AI coding tools as your primary workflow
Work with geospatial data — ship tracking (AIS), route processing, coordinate transformations
Support and extend integrations with Stripe, Shopify, Supabase Auth, print fulfilment APIs
Navigate and improve an existing codebase — architecture, dependencies, tech debt
Write and maintain tests (pytest), follow TDD: write tests first, validate failure, implement, verify
Maintain per-feature documentation (MD files)
Ship fast, iterate, communicate blockers
Requirements:
3+ years of production Python experience (FastAPI or similar async frameworks)
Strong SQLAlchemy / PostgreSQL skills (complex queries, ORM patterns, performance)
Experience integrating third-party APIs (payment, e-commerce, webhooks)
Mandatory: daily working experience with Claude Code, Cursor, or similar AI coding tools
Mandatory: demonstrated ability to leverage AI effectively — prompt engineering, reviewing AI output, steering implementations toward production quality
Comfortable with AWS (ECS, RDS, S3, Secrets Manager — or equivalent cloud)
Strong debugging skills — catch and correct AI-generated mistakes
Self-driven, proactive, and responsible
English: working proficiency (async team communication)
Nice to Have:
Geospatial/GIS experience (Shapely, GDAL/Fiona, GeoJSON)
Experience with Shopify API or Stripe integration
Familiarity with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code
Docker and container orchestration (ECS Fargate)
Understanding of multi-agent AI systems
Recruitment Process:
HR Interview
Tech&Final Interviews
Job Offer
We Offer:
Innovation Culture: Work in a team that actively experiments with AI and modern development approaches
Real Product Impact: Direct collaboration with a client and influence on product decisions
Flexible Work: Remote work or a modern office in Kyiv
Generous Time Off: 20 paid vacation days + 15 sick leave days annually
Professional Growth: Compensation for courses, certifications, and learning resources
Cutting-Edge Tools: Access to premium AI tools (Cursor Pro, Сlaude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc.)
If you have any questions or need clarifications, feel free to reach out to our Talent Hunter Team by email.