Senior Backend Engineer-Python

Responsibilities:

·      Design and implement advanced backend services and middleware aligned with business needs and modern architecture standards.

·      Collaborate closely with Software Engineers, the Chief Software Architect, and Test Engineers to deliver a robust, efficient, and scalable product experience.

·      Participate in code reviews, share constructive feedback, and maintain high-quality coding standards.

·      Apply creative and solution-oriented thinking to address technical challenges and deliver innovative backend solutions.

·      Conduct product experience testing using IoT devices in our lab environment, ensuring real-world performance and usability.

·      Demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical standards, incorporating ethical considerations throughout the development lifecycle.

·      Troubleshoot, triage, and resolve issues identified during QA and production use.

·      Identify and address middleware and backend bottlenecks, and optimize platform performance.

·      Stay current with backend development trends, tools, and best practices, and proactively integrate them into the development process.

·      Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure clarity, alignment, and accurate translation of business needs.

·      Take ownership of backend documentation, including playbooks and runbooks, to ensure knowledge is shared and accessible within the team.

·      Demonstrate a growth mindset by actively seeking development opportunities and embracing new challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

·      Equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.

Work Experience:

·      5+ years of experience in backend software development.

·      Minimum 2+ years of hands-on development in GoLang.

·      Proven experience in designing and building scalable and maintainable backend systems.

·      Familiarity with the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Technical Skills:

·      Strong proficiency in Python, with expertise in Fast APIs and building high-performant web APIs.

·      Additional experience in NodeJS is a plus.

·      Cloud technologies: AWS, Kubernetes (K8s), K8s Operators.

·      Solid experience with PostgreSQL (must-have).

·      Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra and Elasticsearch.

·      Knowledge of distributed systems, CAP theorem, and system trade-offs.

·      Familiarity with caching solutions such as Redis, Aerospike, Memcache, Hazelcast, or Oracle Coherence (3+ years required).

·      Experience in at least one architectural pattern: Clean Architecture, Hexagonal, or CQRS.

·      Understanding of TDD and unit testing practices.

Preferred Experience:

·      Development of navigation, mapping, routing, and location-based features.

·      Exposure to IoT platforms or systems involving connected devices.

·      Basic knowledge of React.js/Redux to understand and review front-end integration and feature flow.

Soft Skills:

·      Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

·      Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

·      Strong documentation habits and knowledge sharing mindset.

·      Passion for continuous improvement and learning new technologies.