Senior Pyton Backend Developer (Contract, Remote)
Summary
Build and scale Python microservices with FastAPI/Django, PostgreSQL, and AWS, integrating APIs and automating CI/CD pipelines for high-impact client projects.
At INFUSE, innovation drives us. We unite forward‑thinkers who anticipate how technology shapes business and deliver high‑impact projects with real potential. We are looking for a Senior Pyton Backend Developer with a strong R&D mindset and proven experience building scalable, maintainable microservice systems with extensive integration work. You will be involved in multiple internal projects combining function‑oriented module development within complex architecture with R&D product development. We’re focusing on architecture and backend expertise, where frontend development skills would be a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the full product lifecycle from prototype through scalable production release.
- Develop databases and backend APIs that are scalable and maintainable.
- Integrate and manage internal and third‑party APIs for seamless data flow.
- Co‑integrate developed automation solutions, analyze and support scalability options.
- Collaborate with product and project managers, BA, product design and other teams to translate business needs into technical solutions, reaching measurable business impact.
- Coordinate development efforts of internal and external senior developer teammates.
Qualifications
- Backend expertise: Python (FastAPI/Django), PostgreSQL, Redis, Asyncio.
- Infrastructure expertise: Docker, AWS, CI/CD pipelines.
- TypeScript, Next.js, React experience would be a large plus.
- Architectural experience from database to interface, focused on scalability, maintainability, and clean integration points.
- Design and integration of microservice APIs and messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ).
- Engineering culture: Code Review, unit tests, CI/CD.
- End to end experience with delivery cycles support from database to AWS deployment.
- Skills in AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, Claude).
- Language: fluent English (upper‑intermediate or higher).
Personal Attributes
- Self‑motivated with development team leadership skills.
- Problem‑solver agile to find the right technical solutions for business requirements.
We Offer
- Opportunity to work on great innovative and transforming projects.
- Professional development.
- Сompensation in USD.
- Professional, friendly, fast‑growing team.
- Reduced Fridays during summer.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM/10:00 PM EEST (Kyiv Time), including a 30‑minute/1‑hour break.