Senior Backend Developer (Python / FastAPI / GCP)

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With us, you have great opportunities to make real progress in your career and the chance to take on significant responsibility.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Python and FastAPI, with hands-on experience building and deploying cloud-native backend services. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and scaling high-performance services using modern cloud platforms, integrating GraphQL APIs, and building robust event-driven architectures.

This role requires strong system design and problem-solving skills, cloud-native development experience across major platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure), and the ability to mentor junior developers while collaborating closely with frontend, DevOps, and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services using Python and FastAPI
• Build and maintain GraphQL APIs (experience with Strawberry is a plus)
• Deploy and manage containerized services using Docker on cloud platforms such as GCP Cloud Run, AWS ECS/Fargate, or Azure Container Apps
• Implement asynchronous and event-driven systems using messaging services (e.g. Pub/Sub, SQS/SNS, Azure Service Bus)
• Drive performance optimization efforts: identify bottlenecks, conduct benchmarking, and implement measurable improvements
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following engineering best practices
• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps teams
• Participate actively in architecture discussions, technical decision-making, and code reviews
• Coach and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend development experience with a strong portfolio of delivered projects
• Strong proficiency in Python with deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles and patterns
• Hands-on production experience with FastAPI
• Evidenced understanding of GraphQL concepts and API design (experience with Strawberry is meritable but not required)
• Solid experience with at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure), particularly with:
  • Serverless / container hosting (Cloud Run, ECS/Fargate, Azure Container Apps)
  • Messaging / event services (Pub/Sub, SQS/SNS, Service Bus)
  • Cloud Functions / Lambda / Azure Functions
• Strong experience with containerization (Docker, docker-compose) in development and production workflows
• Demonstrated ability in performance optimization: profiling, bottleneck identification, benchmarking, and caching strategies
• Solid understanding of event-driven and microservices architecture patterns
• Experience with asynchronous programming in Python (asyncio, async/await patterns)
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Strong problem-solving and system design skills with a best-practices mindset

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• A coaching and mentorship mindset – you enjoy helping others grow and lead by example
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives to completion
• Proactive, structured approach to problem-solving