Backend Engineer (Python)

About the Role

We're looking for a Backend Engineer with deep Python expertise to join our platform team. You'll design and build the high-throughput APIs and data pipelines that power our core product, serving millions of requests daily.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement scalable REST and GraphQL APIs using Django or FastAPI
• Build data pipelines for ETL, real-time streaming, and batch processing
• Optimize database queries and manage PostgreSQL at scale
• Implement caching strategies with Redis and message queues
• Write comprehensive tests and maintain high code coverage
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews

Requirements

• 4-8 years of backend development experience with Python
• Strong proficiency in Django, FastAPI, or Flask
• Deep experience with PostgreSQL and query optimization
• Knowledge of Redis, Celery, and message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD, and cloud platforms
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and API design

Nice to Have

• Experience with data engineering tools (Airflow, dbt, Spark)
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture
• Contributions to Python open-source projects