Backend Engineer (Python)

Top 3 reasons to join us

• Make a global impact on merchants’ success
• Deepen your skills in a competitive SaaS market
• Grow with passionate talents for quality products

Job description

• Participate in daily meetings, report work progress, planned tasks, and any obstacles encountered.
• Contribute ideas during Refinement/Planning sessions, assess task effectiveness, complexity, and risks through Story Points.
• Execute and take ownership of tasks based on capability or team assignment, ensuring code quality (Clean Code, Lint, Conventional Code) and passing all QC test cases.
• Collaborate with Design, Frontend, and QC teams to deliver product features according to requirements.
• Join Retrospectives: highlight strengths to maintain, identify weaknesses to improve.
• Maintain and fix product issues in a timely manner; for Juniors: follow guidance from senior team members, for Middles: proactively propose improvement solutions.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field of Software Development.
• 3+ year of hands-on experience in backend development (Python).
• English skills: able to read and understand technical documentation.
• Solid foundation in Python and familiarity with AI-powered programming tools.
• Experience with frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Comfortable working with remote data (REST APIs, GraphQL) and implementing required functionalities.
• Understanding of software design principles: OOP, Design Patterns, Message Queue systems, Microservices, and Clean Architecture.
• Experience with databases (MySQL/ PostgreSQL/ MongoDB/ Redis), including writing advanced queries and designing schemas.

Why you'll love working here

At the core of FireGroup is a deep desire to grow. We’re a passionate team with growth mindsets, turning what we do into a purpose. We’re always exploring how to apply world-class innovations and creative ideas to our work - so we can push further, conquer challenges, and go beyond limits.

In the face of a rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, we embrace an AI-first approach. Advanced AI tools are embedded in our workflow - not just to boost productivity, but to power smarter decision-making and unlock solutions that serve merchants more effectively. With AI as our co-pilot and a native mindset for technology, we turn complexity into simplicity for those who count on us.

Our ultimate mission is to develop innovative products that comprehensively and effectively solve problems in e-commerce, making online business easy and sustainable for everyone. We believe that the spirit of daring to step up and our distinctive values are the greatest driving forces behind FireGroup's journey from a five-member startup to a team of over 200 colleagues, leading us to greater challenges and successes:

1. Courage - Dare to step up
2. Growth - Grow beyond yesterday
3. Creativity - Think differently
4. Ownership - Own your work
5. Teamwork - Get Stronger together
6. Trust - Give trust, gain trust
7. Empathy - Walk in other's shoes

At FireGroup, our values don’t just live in documents - they live in us. They show up in every decision we make, every product we build, and every story our Firers share. Dive into real stories and everyday actions that bring our culture to life: firegroup.io/culture

And that’s not all - we’ve got some great perks waiting for you, including:

Rewarding Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience
• 13th-month salary & seniority bonus
• Annual salary reviews for outstanding contributions
• 16 days of annual leave, with an extra day for 3+ years of service
• Work-from-home policy for pregnant employees
• Premium healthcare and annual health check
• Special occasion support: marriage, maternity bonuses, and birthday vouchers
• Festive gifts for holidays like Mid-Autumn and Lunar New Year
• Free coffee, tea, juice, and a wide range of snacks
• Well-equipped devices provided based on your role (MacBook/iMac/Macmini/Windows Laptop/Monitor)
• Employee Stock Option Program offer for key contributors

Fast-track Growth:

• Gain exceptional experience by building world-class products used by hundreds of thousands of merchants globally
• Buddy Program to guide and support you throughout your onboarding journey
• Regular seminars and workshops to sharpen both technical and soft skills
• Access to Udemy, internal e-learning platform tailored to your growth
• Recognition programs that celebrate your outstanding contributions

Engagement Activities:

• Sports Club: Football, Badminton, Yoga
• Gym area available onsite
• Monthly/Quarterly team bonding events across business units
• Signature company events: Company Trip, Year-End Party, New Year Kick-off, Women’s Day, Christmas, and Quarterly Town Halls - all designed to celebrate and connect our people.