Senior Backend Engineer – Python APIs, Flexible Work

Render Networks; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Learning opportunities

Collaborative culture

Technology investment

Wellbeing focus

Employee benefits

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Backend to develop and maintain high-performance APIs. This role emphasizes API design, Python expertise, and collaboration with teams. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of backend development experience and a solid understanding of database optimization. Render Networks offers a flexible working environment, opportunities for professional development, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, making it an attractive workplace for innovation-driven individuals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Deep understanding of modern Python and the ecosystem.
• Experience with observability tooling.
• Solid understanding of database optimization and performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable and reliable APIs.
• Establish best practices for backend infrastructure.
• Mentor fellow engineers through technical sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.

Skills

Python

API development

SQL

CI/CD methodologies

Agile methodologies

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or relevant engineering field

Tools

FastAPI

AWS

Datadog

New Relic

Job description

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Backend to develop and maintain high-performance APIs. This role emphasizes API design, Python expertise, and collaboration with teams. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of backend development experience and a solid understanding of database optimization. Render Networks offers a flexible working environment, opportunities for professional development, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, making it an attractive workplace for innovation-driven individuals.