Backend Engineer - Python

Role Overview

This role is part of a highly skilled engineering environment focused on building scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems for enterprise-grade applications. You will contribute to mission-critical software solutions while working in a collaborative, fully remote team distributed across different geographies.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python, ensuring clean architecture, strong test coverage, and robust API integrations. Participate in the full development lifecycle, from planning and estimation to deployment and ongoing optimization.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, working in agile environments, and delivering well-structured, production-ready code.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development with strong expertise in Python
• Solid understanding of relational database concepts and experience with data modeling and querying
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and their use in scalable backend systems
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs, including JSON-based data modeling and integration
• Experience using tools such as Postman for API testing and validation
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git
• Experience with package management tools such as pip (and familiarity with npm is a plus)
• Strong understanding of TDD and/or BDD practices with a focus on test coverage and code quality
• Ability to work effectively in remote, distributed, and collaborative environments
• Strong communication skills, proactive mindset, and ability to manage responsibilities independently

Benefits

• Fully remote position with work from home flexibility
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-grade, mission-critical applications in a global engineering environment
• Exposure to modern backend architectures, cloud technologies, and scalable system design
• Collaborative and supportive team culture with strong emphasis on code quality and best practices
• Opportunity to contribute to open-source principles and continuous technical learning
• Long-term contract opportunity with a stable and structured engineering organization