Backend Engineer (Python / FastAPI)

We're looking for a backend engineer who enjoys building scalable, high-performance systems and experimenting with modern AI capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build APIs using FastAPI and advanced Python
• Architect and implement async workflows and event-driven systems
• Work with PostgreSQL, writing efficient queries and data models
• Use ORMs to manage data access cleanly and safely
• Build and support PWAs with a backend-first mindset
• Implement robust logging, monitoring, and observability for production systems
• Collaborate with product and frontend teams to ship reliable features
• Integrate Applied GenAI features into backend workflows where relevant
• Write and maintain automated tests (unit, integration) to ensure system reliability
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments

Requirements:

• 1 -3 years of hands-on backend development experience.
• Expert-level FastAPI and strong Python fundamentals.
• Deep understanding of async programming and concurrency.
• Experience with event-driven architecture.
• Solid knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL) and ORMs.
• Familiarity with PWA concepts.
• Strong grasp of logging, metrics, and observability.
• Deep understanding of low-level design/Software Design Patterns.
• Experience writing backend tests and working with CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with Docker and containerised deployments.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud-native services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc. )
• Experience with Applied GenAI / LLM integrations (e. g., OpenAI, embeddings, RAG).
• Understanding of prompt design, model APIs, or AI-driven automation.
• Exposure to AI-powered products in production environments.

Skills

Backend Development, FastAPI, Python