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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python, FastAPI, MongoDB, and AWS, and proven experience building scalable backend solutions capable of handling thousands of concurrent users. You will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of core backend systems, and lead workstreams involving junior developers. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI. Architect and implement solutions that ensure high availability, performance, and security. Work with MongoDB for schema design, optimization, and querying large-scale data efficiently. Leverage AWS services to build and deploy robust cloud-native applications. Own and drive technical workstreams, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate with frontend, product, and QA teams to define and refine system requirements. Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in software engineering. Monitor system performance, debug issues, and continuously optimize backend infrastructure. Required Skills & Qualifications 3+ years of backend development experience with Python, with strong command of FastAPI. Proficient in MongoDB, with hands-on experience in designing and scaling NoSQL databases. Solid experience working with AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.). Demonstrated ability to design and support scalable solutions handling thousands of concurrent users. Strong understanding of software architecture, RESTful API design, and microservices. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience leading projects or small teams of developers; ability to manage tasks and timelines effectively. Preferred Qualifications Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI. Exposure to observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch) and logging frameworks. Knowledge of security best practices in API and cloud infrastructure development. APPLY NOW Show more Show less
