Remote Senior Backend Python Engineer

at Valore Partners

Posted 9 hours ago 3 applied

Description:

  • A software team supporting service-based businesses is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to contribute to the evolution of a fast-growing platform.
  • This role focuses on backend development, API services, and performance optimization within a collaborative, customer-centric environment.
  • Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems and core API services using Python, Django, and FastAPI.
  • The engineer will support modernization efforts from a legacy Django MVC architecture to an API-first approach.
  • Responsibilities also include optimizing application performance and scalability, designing and implementing data models and relational database schemas (MySQL), and collaborating with frontend teams to define API contracts.
  • The role requires writing clean, well-documented, and testable code, participating in code reviews, and troubleshooting and resolving production issues while collaborating with operations for stability.
  • The engineer will participate in an on-call rotation in the future and work with product managers and customers to understand needs and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and sharing knowledge within the team is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must have 5+ years of backend development experience with Python, including Django and FastAPI.
  • A strong understanding of RESTful API design and best practices is required.
  • Proficiency in SQL with experience using relational databases like MySQL is necessary.
  • Experience with asynchronous programming and task queues (e.g., Celery) is expected.
  • Strong problem-solving skills are essential, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Candidates should be comfortable in B2B SaaS and customer-facing environments.
  • An understanding of Agile development and team facilitation is required.

Benefits:

  • The position offers a competitive pay rate of $70 - $90 an hour.
  • This is a remote position, providing flexibility in work location.
  • The role includes opportunities for professional growth, such as mentoring junior engineers and participating in knowledge sharing within the team.