Senior Python Engineer

About the role

A technology company that delivers innovative, scalable and secure backend solutions to businesses across industries is looking for a Senior Python Engineer. The role focuses on building and maintaining backend applications, designing microservices architectures and deploying cloud-based solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, optimize and maintain robust backend applications using Python (Django is a plus).
• Design and implement scalable microservices architectures.
• Use AWS services such as ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3 and RDS to design, develop and deploy cloud applications.
• Work with Kubernetes to deploy and manage containerized applications.
• Ensure backend systems remain performant, reliable and secure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and technical strategy.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and optimize system efficiency and reduce downtime.

Required profile

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, focused on backend technologies.
• Strong debugging skills and knowledge of performance optimization techniques.
• Ability to work with developers, product managers and engineers.

Required skills

• Python; Django experience is a bonus.
• In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Experience with AWS services including ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3 and RDS.
• Microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Relational and NoSQL databases.