Senior Backend Engineer

ID 96249

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

Why join us

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to design and build scalable microservices and REST APIs, working closely with Product, DevOps, and Frontend teams.

The mandatory requirements are 4+ years of backend development with Python, experience building REST APIs and microservices, PostgreSQL and ORM frameworks, testing with Pytest, Git, and an upper-intermediate English level.

Must haves

• 4+ years of professional backend software development experience using Python;

• Deep understanding of Python core concepts (OOP, functional programming, memory management, async/concurrency, and data structures);

• API & Microservices: Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade REST APIs and distributed microservices architectures;

• Databases: Strong proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks;

• Testing: Commitment to writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using frameworks like Pytest;

• Version Control: Advanced proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows (Pull Requests, branching strategies, code reviews);

• Upper-intermediate English level;

Nice to haves

• CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Solid hands-on experience with Docker (writing optimized Dockerfiles and Docker Compose);

• Highly desirable experience setting up and managing GitHub Actions workflows for automated testing and deployment;

What you will do

• Architecture & Development: Design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Python (e.g., FastAPI, Django, or Flask);

• Code Quality & Technical Standards: Write clean, readable, maintainable, and well-tested code. Conduct peer code reviews and promote modern Python practices (type hinting, async processing, design patterns);

• Containerization & CI/CD: Containerize applications using Docker and build/optimize automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for seamless deployment;

• Database Management: Design schema models, write optimized SQL queries, and work with ORMs (e.g., SQLAlchemy) alongside relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases;

• System Integration & Scalability: Integrate third-party APIs and services while ensuring low latency, high availability, and strong security standards;

• Mentorship & Collaboration: Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams; mentor junior and mid-level engineers to elevate the team's overall technical capability;

Perks and benefits

• Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps;

• Competitive compensation: We match your skills and contributions with USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities;

• A selection of exciting projects: Work with Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands using modern solutions;

• Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options for work-life balance;

Meet Our Recruitment Process

Asynchronous stage – An automated, self-paced track that helps us move faster and give you quicker feedback:

• Short online form to confirm basic requirements

• 30–60 minute skills assessment

• 5-minute introduction video

Synchronous stage – Live interviews

• Technical interview with our engineering team (scheduled at your convenience)

• Final interview with your future teammates

If it’s a match—you’ll get an offer!