Breadstack

Overview of job

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Python Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps, to design and implement robust solutions that meet the needs of our clients. As a senior engineer, you will also mentor junior developers and contribute to the overall architecture and technical direction of the platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and related frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask).
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize performance and scalability of the backend systems to handle large volumes of data and high traffic.
• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices in software development.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and junior developers.
• Work closely with the DevOps team to ensure smooth deployment and operation of services.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of new features and enhancements to the platform.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and apply them to improve our systems. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Python.
• Proficiency with Python web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with event-driven architecture and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior developers.