Senior Backend Engineer - Python

You will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of core backend services from concept to production. You will need to develop clean, scalable, and high-performance APIs and services using Python (Flask). Additionally, you will be required to containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments on Kubernetes. You will also need to tackle non-trivial technical challenges, optimize workflows, and influence architectural decisions. Furthermore, you will serve as the single point of contact for engineering to drive projects from start to finish. - Ownership: Lead the design, development, and deployment of core backend services from concept to production. - Coding Excellence: Develop clean, scalable, and high-performance APIs and services using Python (Flask). - Deployment & Scaling: Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments on Kubernetes. - Complex Problem Solving: Tackle non-trivial technical challenges, optimize workflows, and influence architectural decisions. - Project Leadership: Serve as the single point of contact for engineering to drive projects from start to finish. To excel in this role, you should have 2 - 4 years of experience as a backend developer with proven experience in shipping software. Strong proficiency in Python and hands-on experience building production APIs with Flask or FastAPI is required. You should also have solid experience with Docker and Kubernetes, with the ability to automate deployments. Strong fundamentals in system design, databases, and core computer science principles are essential. A startup mindset of being proactive, independent, and ready to take ownership of complex problems is also crucial. - 2 - 4 years as a backend developer with proven experience shipping software. - Strong proficiency in Python and hands-on experience building production APIs with Flask or FastAPI. - Solid experience with Docker and Kubernetes; ability to automate deployments. - Strong fundamentals in system design, databases, and core computer science principles. - Startup mindset: proactive, independent, and ready to take ownership of complex problems. This role offers high impact, as your contributions directly shape product and technology outcomes. You will have opportunities to solve meaningful and complex problems in a challenging work environment. Additionally, you will collaborate with a small, high-performing team focused on quality and execution. If you are a builder ready to make an impact, this high-ownership, high-responsibility, and high-reward role is perfect for you.,