Senior Back-End Developer (Python)

Job Description

Our company has completed the prototype and MVP for a new project and is now seeking to expand its technical team with a Senior Developer well-versed in software architectures (microservices, event-driven, etc.). In this role, you will lead the technical design and implementation of our scalable services.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of scalable microservices using Python (FastAPI and/or Django REST Framework).
• Define overall service architecture and document best practices.
• Optimize PostgreSQL database schemas and write complex queries.
• Deploy and manage containers (Docker) on Kubernetes or similar platforms.
• Establish and enforce code quality standards, including unit and integration testing.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Monitor service performance and resolve bottlenecks using Prometheus, Grafana, etc.
• Mentor the development team through code reviews and architectural guidance.
• Collaborate closely with product and UX teams to ensure timely feature delivery.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of professional software development experience with Python.
• Deep expertise in FastAPI and Django REST Framework.
• Hands-on experience designing and optimizing PostgreSQL schemas.
• In-depth knowledge of microservices, event-driven, and serverless architectures.
• Proven track record with Docker and Kubernetes in production.
• Ability to define and institutionalize CI/CD standards.
• Advanced skills in writing automated tests and test strategies.
• Experience leading development teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proficient with Git Flow and version control tools.
• Strong documentation skills for architecture and processes.
• English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate level or above.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Familiarity with OAuth2 / JWT implementations.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Experience with AWS or GCP cloud services.