Senior Backend Engineer (Python / FastAPI)

Helprise is an organization that combines global reach with local talent. We work for companies that value quality, partnership, and responsibility, creating teams that really work. By precisely matching skills and business needs, we connect specialists with projects where their knowledge has a real impact. By joining us, you become part of an environment where matching is not a coincidence, but a decision.

Join the Purchase Growth Management (PGM) engineering track and support the global rollout and further evolution of an already developed solution across 20 countries over the next two years. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will focus primarily on backend development, application support, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of the platform in multiple markets. You will work with Python-based backend services, cloud technologies, Kubernetes deployments, and data integrations while collaborating with teams responsible for successful product adoption worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Support the rollout of the PGM solution across 20 countries over the next two years.
• Develop, maintain, and improve backend services using Python and FastAPI.
• Ensure application stability, scalability, and reliability in production environments.
• Deploy and support applications running on Kubernetes-based platforms.
• Work with AWS services and support cloud-based application operations.
• Contribute to data-related integrations and workflows using AWS Glue and connected data sources.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers working with React and TypeScript.
• Support ongoing product improvements and technical enhancements.
• Work with international teams to ensure successful adoption and operation of the across different markets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience as a Backend Engineer with strong focus on Python-based backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining backend applications in production environments.
• Experience working with Kubernetes and deploying applications on Kubernetes-based platforms.
• Experience with cloud technologies, especially AWS.
• Understanding of AWS services and cloud-native application architectures.
• Experience with data-related integrations, including AWS Glue and working with external data platforms (e.g. pulling data from Data Sphere).
• Experience with frontend technologies such as React and TypeScript to support full stack collaboration.
• Basic understanding of AI concepts and AI-enabled solutions.
• Ability to support and maintain solutions deployed across multiple markets.
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments and collaborating with distributed teams.

Work flexibility

We give you the opportunity to adjust your work to your lifestyle. We offer flexible hours as well as the possibility of hybrid work, depending on the role and your preferences.

Various forms of cooperation

At Helprise, you can choose the model that best suits your needs. We offer both employment contracts and flexible B2B cooperation options.

Basic benefits package

• private medical care
• MultiSport card
• life insurance

Development on your terms

We provide an individual development budget that you can use for your professional growth. As a Lumina Learning partner, we also give you access to unique tools and the support of certified practitioners, so you can better understand your potential and strengthen your talents.

Integration and shared experiences

We regularly enjoy new experiences together and build relationships in an inspiring atmosphere. From cooking sessions, through yoga weekends in nature, to the thrill of escape rooms.