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Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Qode is proud to partner with a fast-growing, product-driven tech company to hire a Senior Backend Engineer.

<p>Qode is proud to partner with a fast-growing, product-driven tech company to hire a <strong>Senior Backend Engineer</strong>. This is a great opportunity for a skilled backend engineer who’s passionate about building scalable systems and eager to work alongside cross-functional teams in a dynamic and professional environment.</p><h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3><p>You’ll play a critical role in designing and maintaining the backbone of the platform — scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs. You’ll collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers, while also mentoring junior team members and helping shape the system’s technical direction.</p><h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3><ul><li>Develop and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Python.</li><li>Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate server-side logic with user-facing elements.</li><li>Optimize systems for performance and scalability, ensuring they can support high traffic and large datasets.</li><li>Ensure application security and compliance with industry standards.</li><li>Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code aligned with best practices.</li><li>Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.</li><li>Partner with DevOps to streamline CI/CD and ensure smooth service deployment.</li><li>Troubleshoot and debug complex backend issues.</li><li>Contribute to architectural decisions and strategic technical planning.</li><li>Stay current on industry trends and apply relevant innovations to enhance the platform.</li></ul><h3><strong>Your Experience &amp; Skillset</strong></h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>5+ years of experience in Backend Development.</li><li>Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software architecture.</li><li>Proficiency in Python; experience with Django and Celery preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).</li><li>Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.</li><li>Excellent collaboration and communication skills.</li></ul><h3><strong>Why You’ll Love This Role</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Professional workspace:</strong> Structured internal processes, and access to top-tier devices for testing (Mac, iPhone, Android, etc.).</li><li><strong>Growth opportunities:</strong> Clear career development plans with performance reviews and salary discussions every 6 months.</li><li><strong>Full-stack exposure:</strong> Hands-on experience with both backend and frontend technologies.</li><li><strong>Work-life balance:</strong> 1 WFH day/week and generous time off (12+ paid leave days per year, public holidays included).</li><li><strong>Health &amp; perks:</strong> Premium health insurance and lunch allowance.</li><li><strong>Rewarding culture:</strong> 13-month salary, performance bonuses, and regular team bonding activities.</li></ul>