Senior Backend Developer (Python)

Role Overview

• Develop robust, scalable backend solutions using Python.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
• Implement engineering best practices in software projects.

Requirements

• Hands-on senior-level experience in backend development with Python (e.g., FastAPI, Django, or Flask).
• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling/consumption in applications.
• Engineering best practices: object-oriented programming, clean code organization, version control with Git, and collaboration through pull requests.
• Experience with automated testing (unit and/or integration tests).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP) and working in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with spec-driven tools (e.g., specify-cli, GitHub Spec Kit) and organizing technical context.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering for LLMs and the ability to write instructions/contexts/constraints that reduce ambiguity.
• Experience with CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with AI-first approaches, using generative AI to accelerate development while maintaining quality and security.

Tech Stack

• Django
• Docker
• Flask
• Kubernetes
• NoSQL
• Python
• SQL