Senior Python Backend Engineer — Scale & Observability
Summary
Jobtailor is hiring a Senior Python Backend Engineer in California to design, build, test, and operate backend systems at scale while mentoring junior engineers and guiding technical decisions. Core stack: Python with Django or Flask, plus CI/CD, observability, distributed architectures, cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure), and Terraform.
Jobtailor is seeking a backend-focused engineer to deliver end-to-end software solutions in a fast-paced environment. You will design, implement, test, and operate systems while mentoring junior engineers and guiding technical decisions.
The role requires hands-on experience with Python, Django or Flask, and strong knowledge of CI/CD, observability, and modern distributed architectures. Cloud exposure (AWS/GCP/Azure) and Terraform are highly valued.