Senior Python Backend Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend services and APIs using Python and the Pyramid framework on AWS.
• Architect and manage PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and performance optimizations for clinical‑grade data.
• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure, including Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, and cloud‑to‑cloud integration patterns.
• Define backend coding standards, API design patterns, security best practices, and testing strategies.
• Mentor and guide backend engineers, driving engineering excellence across the team.
• Engage in agile software development activities such as stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and estimation.
• Independently drive project delivery within the defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy from conceptualization to deployment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.
• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
• Architect PostgreSQL databases with strong skills in schema design, query optimization, and data integrity.
• Utilize AWS services: Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, and cloud‑to‑cloud integrations.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards across the team.
• Deliver production systems with high reliability, observability, and security.
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with OWASP security practices.
• English proficiency.