Senior Backend Engineer - Python New

Our client is looking to add a highly experienced Backend Engineer to lead architecture, build scalable systems, and deliver high-impact features for enterprise-grade platforms. Requires deep backend expertise, strong ownership, and the ability to guide other engineers.

• Lead design and development of core backend services and large-scale distributed systems.
• Own features end-to-end: design, implementation, testing, deployment.
• Drive best practices in code quality, testing, observability, and documentation.
• Mentor engineers and support cross-functional planning with Product and Design.
• Ensure operational excellence through monitoring, incident response, and system optimisation.

• 8+ years building production backend systems or distributed applications.
• Strong Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI) and REST API design skills.
• Experience with relational/NoSQL databases and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, Docker, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Background delivering systems at enterprise scale with strong reliability and security standards.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

• Experience with AI/ML integration or AI-assisted development tools.
• Knowledge of privacy, security, or compliance-driven systems.
• Startup/high-growth environment experience.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, and observability tools.
• Open-source contributions.

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