Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend systems, contributing to the architecture and implementation of key features. This role requires a strong understanding of backend technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to lead and mentor junior developers, and experience with production support. You will have the opportunity to significantly impact our product and technology stack.
Responsibilities:
Design and Development: Develop robust, scalable, and maintainable backend services using Python frameworks like Django, Flask, and FastAPI.
Cloud Infrastructure: Work with AWS services (e.g., Cloudwatch, S3, RDS, Neptune, Lambda, ECS) to deploy, manage, and optimize our cloud infrastructure.
Software Architecture: Participate in defining and implementing software architecture best practices, including design patterns, coding standards, and testing methodologies.
Database Management: Proficiently work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Neptune) to design and optimize data models and queries. Experience with ORM tools.
Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts (primarily in Python) for various tasks, including:
Data updates and processing.
Scheduling cron jobs.
Integrating with communication platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams for notifications and updates.
Implementing business logic through automated scripts.
Monitoring and Logging: Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions using tools like ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and AWS CloudWatch.
Production Support: Participate in on-call rotations and provide support for production systems, troubleshooting issues and implementing fixes. Proactively identify and address potential production issues.
Team Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor junior backend developers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and support their professional growth.
Best Practices: Champion and enforce software development best practices, including code reviews, documentation, and testing.
Problem Solving: Independently identify and resolve complex technical issues, proactively seeking solutions and improvements.
Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver features end-to-end.
Initiative: Take ownership of projects and drive initiatives from conception to completion, working independently and as part of a team.
Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in backend development.
Required Skills and Experience:
3-5 years of experience in backend software development.
Strong proficiency in Python and at least two of the following frameworks: Django, Flask, FastAPI.
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including ECS.
Solid understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Neptune).
Experience with ORM tools.
Experience with automation tools and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong experience with monitoring and logging tools, specifically ELK stack and AWS CloudWatch.
Experience providing production support and troubleshooting issues.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience leading and mentoring junior developers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.