We are looking for a Senior Python Backend Engineer with strong experience in building scalable APIs, microservices, and data-driven backend systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python, distributed systems, and performance optimisation, along with exposure to modern cloud-native architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and REST APIs using Python
Build microservices-based architectures for high-availability systems
Develop frameworks and reusable components for scalable, observable, and extensible applications
Handle large-scale data processing and transformation
Optimise system performance, including I/O operations, concurrency, and latency
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in distributed production environments
Ensure implementation of secure coding practices and API security standards
Collaborate across teams to deliver robust and production-ready systems

Technical Requirements (Must Have)

7+ years of experience in Python backend development
Strong expertise in Python 3.x
Hands-on experience with Flask, FastAPI, or Django (REST APIs)
Solid understanding of:

Asynchronous programming (asyncio, multiprocessing)
Concurrency and parallel processing

Experience with microservices architecture
Strong database experience:

MongoDB (mandatory)
PostgreSQL or other relational databases

Experience in performance tuning, debugging, and monitoring
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and distributed systems troubleshooting

Security & Architecture

Strong understanding of microservices security
Hands-on experience with:

OAuth2
JWT-based authentication
API gateways

Knowledge of encryption, secure API design, and access control mechanisms
Experience building resilient and fault-tolerant systems

Good to Have

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Experience integrating AI/ML models into backend systems
Knowledge of load balancing and system scaling strategies
Exposure to observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)

Domain Experience

Experience in Banking / Financial Services / Fintech preferred
Understanding of enterprise-grade systems and compliance standards

Soft Skills

Ability to drive technical decisions across teams
Strong ownership and accountability
Effective communication with technical and business stakeholders
Self-driven and capable of working in high-pressure environments

What This Role Really Demands

This is not a basic Python developer role. You are expected to:

Build production-grade systems, not just APIs
Understand system design, scaling, and failures
Work in complex distributed environments
Take ownership beyond coding

Benefits

Competitive salary package
Health insurance
Annual leave as per UAE law
Opportunity to work on scalable enterprise systems
Career growth and learning opportunities
Collaborative engineering environment
Exposure to modern technologies and architectures

Python Backend Engineer (Microservices & APIs)