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Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer – Python & Microservices Location: Remote Experience Required: 8–10+ years 🚀 About the Role: We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Python & Microservices) to join a high-impact engineering team focused on building scalable internal tools and enterprise SaaS platforms. You'll play a key role in designing cloud-native services, leading microservices architecture, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in a fully remote environment. 🔧 Responsibilities: Design and build scalable microservices using Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django) Develop production-grade RESTful APIs and background job systems Architect modular systems and drive microservice decomposition Manage SQL & NoSQL data models (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, ClickHouse) Implement distributed data pipelines using Kafka, RabbitMQ, and SQS Apply best practices in rate limiting, security, performance optimisation, logging, and observability (Grafana, Datadog, CloudWatch) Deploy services in cloud environments (AWS preferred, Azure/GCP acceptable) using Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS Contribute to CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (Jenkins, Terraform, GitHub Actions) ✅ Requirements: 8–10+ years of hands-on backend development experience Strong proficiency in Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django, etc.) Solid experience with microservices and containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS) Expertise in REST API design, rate limiting, and performance tuning Familiarity with SQL & NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, ClickHouse) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP also considered) CI/CD and IaC knowledge (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform) Exposure to distributed systems and event-based architectures (Kafka, SQS) Excellent written and verbal communication skills 🎯 Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field Certifications in Cloud Architecture or System Design Experience integrating with tools like Zendesk, Openfire, or similar chat/ticketing platforms Show more Show less
