Build technology at scale. Solve complex engineering challenges. Shape the future of high-performance platforms. A leading technology business is looking for a Senior Python Engineer to design and develop secure, scalable distributed systems that process millions of transactions. If you are passionate about Python, cloud-native development, event-driven architectures, and building resilient backend services, this fully remote opportunity offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology while enjoying exceptional flexibility and career growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 5+ years software development experience

Requirements:

• Strong Python development experience
• Solid Linux and Unix experience
• Experience building distributed backend systems
• Strong API design and development skills
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerisation
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
• Experience with event-driven architectures and streaming technologies

Advantageous:

• AWS experience
• Kafka experience
• Docker and Kubernetes
• PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, or Elastic
• Git version control

KPAs:

• Design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs
• Build cloud-native and event-driven applications
• Develop distributed systems and microservices
• Improve platform performance, security, and reliability
• Collaborate on architecture and engineering decisions
• Mentor team members and contribute to technical excellence

Apply now!
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