Senior Backend Engineer

A minimum of 5 years of hands-on backend development experience 3–4+ years of strong Python experience (Django / FastAPI / SQLAlchemy is a plus) Proven experience designing and implementing robust, scalable production systems Strong proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, VectorDB) Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably AWS Hands-on experience building services and systems from scratch Experience with cloud architecture and managed services (SQS, SNS, EKS, S3, SES, etc.) Ability to manage requirements and deliver features end to end Upper-Intermediate English with strong verbal communication skills Experience with LLMs or AI-based systems (plus) Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (plus) Kubernetes / Docker / CI/CD experience (plus) Background in SaaS or large-scale cloud products (plus) Mentorship experience (plus)

Design and develop backend services for a new cybersecurity product Build scalable microservices and APIs from scratch Take full ownership of features from early requirements to production delivery Collaborate closely with Engineering and Product teams Work on integrations with third-party systems and service providers Contribute to cloud architecture and infrastructure decisions Write clean, scalable, and maintainable Python code Ensure high performance, availability, and reliability of backend systems Proactively communicate progress, risks, and technical decisions Participate in architecture, code, and operational reviews