Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Python, distributed systems, and cloud-native application development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and building scalable backend services, developing high-performance microservices, and owning critical production systems from architecture through deployment. This role requires strong system design skills, hands-on coding expertise, and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced product environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python.
- Build robust microservices using REST APIs and gRPC.
- Develop backend services using FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
- Design scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems and contribute to system architecture.
- Implement asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns for high-throughput applications.
- Optimize PostgreSQL databases through schema design, indexing, and query optimization.
- Build, deploy, and manage applications on AWS using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Take end-to-end ownership of backend services from development to production support.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments.
- Monitor application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement performance improvements.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Frontend Engineers, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software.
- Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote engineering best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 8-15 years of experience in backend software development.
- Strong proficiency in Python, including synchronous and asynchronous programming.
- Hands-on experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
- Strong expertise in Microservices Architecture, REST APIs, and gRPC.
- Experience working with Protobuf.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, scalability, concurrency, and fault tolerance.
- Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including database design and performance tuning.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Strong knowledge of System Design and software architecture.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment practices.
- Excellent debugging, production support, and performance optimization skills.
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Linux systems and production environments.
- Knowledge of data modeling and event-driven architectures.
- Exposure to JavaScript or React.js is a plus.
- Experience working in product-based organizations.
- Ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives.
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