Remote - Senior Python Backend Engineer

Job description

Position: Part-Time Senior Python Backend Engineer
Employment Type: Contract / Part-time
Time Commitment: Minimum 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling

We are seeking a Senior Python Backend Engineer to own and deliver critical backend services, from API design to deployment on Google Cloud. You'll work on high-impact features and leverage AI coding tools to accelerate development while maintaining high quality standards. The primary focus is backend development in Python, with optional opportunities to contribute to Node.js, React, and cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain production-grade Python APIs using FastAPI or Starlette
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using pytest
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain services on Google Cloud Platform (GCE, Cloud Run, Firebase)
• Effectively integrate AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) into daily workflows

Your skills and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Python 3.12+ experience with production-grade API server development and strong typing practices
• Hands-on experience with FastAPI or Starlette frameworks
• Proficiency in MongoDB database management
• Solid experience with pytest for unit and integration testing
• Practical experience with GCP infrastructure (GCE, Cloud Run, Firebase)
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools and ability to integrate them effectively into development workflows
• Excellent written communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Node.js experience (Express/Fastify/Koa) with routing and middleware
• React development skills including hooks and state management (react-query/Zustand)
• Knowledge of SPA routing and accessibility fundamentals
• Experience with build tooling (Vite/Webpack) and asset handling
• Docker and docker-compose proficiency
• Advanced GCP services knowledge (IAM, networking, Pub/Sub)
• Observability expertise: logs, metrics, and tracing
• Experience with vector stores and multi-agent/LLM orchestration patterns
• Basic spoken English

Why you'll love working here

Flexible Work Environment:

• Part-time schedule with flexible hours that respect your work-life balance
• Remote-friendly culture that values results over rigid schedules
• Opportunity to work on your own schedule while maintaining team collaboration

Cutting-Edge Technology:

• Work with the latest Python technologies and frameworks (Python 3.12+, FastAPI)
• Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity
• Opportunity to work with emerging technologies like LLM orchestration and vector stores
• Cloud-first infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform

Professional Growth:

• Own critical backend services with significant business impact
• Opportunity to expand skills across the full stack (Node.js, React) if desired
• Work in a modern development environment that embraces AI tooling
• Collaborate on high-impact features that directly affect product success

Technical Excellence:

• Focus on code quality with comprehensive testing practices
• Modern deployment and monitoring practices on cloud infrastructure
• Opportunity to influence architecture and technical decisions
• Work with a team that values clean, maintainable code and best practices