Senior/ Mid Python Backend Engineer (Hybrid)

Top 3 reasons to join us

• Open to remote with candidates outside of HN
• Annual training budget of up to $1,000 per person
• Opportunity to work with an international team

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Mid/Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps, to design and implement robust solutions that meet the needs of our clients. As a senior engineer, you will also mentor junior developers and contribute to the overall architecture and technical direction of the platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize performance and scalability of the backend systems to handle large volumes of data and high traffic.
• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices in software development.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and junior developers.
• Work closely with the DevOps team to ensure smooth deployment and operation of services.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of new features and enhancements to the platform.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and apply them to improve our systems.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience in backend development..
• Experience with Python, Django, and Celery.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why you'll love working here

• Professional working environment: Clearly-defined internal process and top-notched facilities including Mac, iPhone, Android devices for testing.
• Clear vision of your career progress: performance review with potential for raise every 6 months.
• Grow to be a full-stack developer: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, both front-end and back-end.
• Days off: Public holidays, and on top of that, 12 paid days off a year, with possibility for more depending on performance level.
• Premium health insurance for team members
• You are encouraged to have a life outside of work: Regular team building activities in and outside of office.
• 13 month salary, lunch allowance + other performance bonuses