Senior Backend Engineer - job 2 of 5

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to evolve their platform and enhance customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core API services and backend systems using Python, Django, and FastAPI
• Contribute to the modernization of the application from a legacy architecture to an API-first approach
• Optimize application performance and scalability to support increasing user demand and data volume

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development using Python and frameworks like Django and FastAPI
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL)
• Experience with asynchronous programming and task queues (e.g., Celery)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team