Senior Backend Python Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with a strong background in designing and implementing complex backend systems, with a focus on algorithmic development and performance optimisation. In this role, you’ll be responsible for building scalable backend solutions, designing data processing workflows, and collaborating with front-end engineers to create seamless user experiences. Experience with ETL orchestration tools such as Dagster or similar (Apache Airflow) is highly desirable.

Location: London, Spain or Portugal (hybrid role, 3 days/week in the office).

Key Responsibilities:

• Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain robust backend components and middleware in Python, ensuring code is efficient, reusable, and scalable.
• Develop and implement complex algorithms for data processing and integrations with third-party services.
• Performance Optimisation: Optimise the performance of backend systems and ensure the reliability and scalability of applications.
• Data Workflow Management: Work with ETL orchestration tools like Dagster to manage data workflows and pipelines.
• Code Quality: Conduct thorough code reviews, provide feedback to peers, and debug issues to improve software quality and maintainability.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with front-end developers, integrating backend functionalities with user-facing components.
• Documentation: Document codebases, workflows, and development processes for maintainability and transparency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years in software development, with a strong emphasis on Python and backend engineering.
• Technical Proficiency:Expert in Python and associated frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.
• Proficiency in building RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs and implementing backend integrations.
• Skilled in database management, both SQL and NoSQL, with an understanding of indexing and query optimisation.
• Experience in designing and implementing event-driven architectures and understanding of event streaming platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar.
• Data Workflow and ETL Orchestration: Experience with ETL orchestration tools (e.g., Dagster, Apache Airflow, Prefect) for managing data workflows.
• Tooling: Familiar with version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What we'll offer you in return:

• The chance to join an organisation with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built.
• The opportunity to form part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts.
• A highly competitive compensation package.
• Medical insurance.

Come and join our #ParserCommunity.

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