Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

About the role

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Python and Django.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Architect and implement new features and services that meet business requirements.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to best practices and industry standards.

• Lead code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers to enhance the team’s capabilities.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance bottlenecks and other backend issues.

• Resolve, and manage customer-reported incidents and requests.

• Stay current with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, particularly in Python and Django.

• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability while ensuring security and data protection standards.

• Contribute to the improvement of the development process, including continuous integration and deployment strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a strong emphasis on Python and Django.

• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and other OOP principles such as SOLID and GRASP.

• Experience with RESTful APIs, API-first approach, and microservices architecture.

• Proficient in working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar.

• Experience with asynchronous programming and related frameworks like Celery.

• Proficient with version control systems, particularly Git.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their services.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Great communication skills, in English, both written and verbal.