7+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience with a strong backend focus. 7+ years of hands-on Python experience (APIs, automation, large-scale data pipelines). 3+ years working with Typescript / Node.js. Advanced experience with AWS (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Step Functions, etc.). Strong practical experience deploying and optimizing production workloads on Kubernetes. Proven experience working with large datasets, distributed computing, and batch or stream processing using Spark, Dask, EMR, Glue, Kafka, etc. Solid understanding of system design, distributed systems, scalability patterns, and cloud architecture. Strong business-level English proficiency to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams across regions. Ability to collaborate, document solutions clearly, and participate in technical discussions with stakeholders.