5+ years of professional software engineering experience with Python and a modern web framework (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI). 2+ years of experience deploying and managing applications in a Kubernetes environment. Demonstrable experience mentoring other engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and collaborative problem-solving. Excellent communication skills with experience working in a team distributed across multiple time zones. Expert-level knowledge of designing and building RESTful web APIs. Advanced-level knowledge of PostgreSQL or a similar relational database, including data modeling and query optimization. Proficiency with Git, CI/CD tools, and modern software testing best practices. Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools (such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar) to enhance productivity and code quality.