Senior Python Backend Engineer

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced backend lead in Germany to design and implement scalable services using Python on AWS. You will guide architecture and mentor engineers.

You will work on PostgreSQL schemas, containerized deployments with Kubernetes, and security best practices, delivering reliable systems with observability. Join an autonomous team delivering high-quality services, reporting to engineering leadership, and collaborating in an agile environment with strong emphasis on code

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.
• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
• Architect PostgreSQL databases with strong skills in schema design, query optimization, and data integrity.
• Utilize AWS services: Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, and cloud-to-cloud integrations.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards across the team.
• Deliver production systems with high reliability, observability, and security.
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with OWASP security practices.
• English proficiency.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design and development of backend services and APIs using Python and the Pyramid framework on AWS.
• Architect and manage PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and performance optimizations for clinical‑grade data.
• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure, including Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, and cloud‑to‑cloud integration patterns.
• Define backend coding standards, API design patterns, security best practices, and testing strategies.
• Mentor and guide backend engineers, driving engineering excellence across the team.
• Engage in agile software development activities such as stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and estimation.
• Independently drive project delivery within the defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy from conceptualization to deployment.

Kenntnisse

Backend development

Team leadership

API design

Security best practices

SOLID/OOP

OWASP

English proficiency

Tools

Python

PostgreSQL

AWS

Kubernetes

Lambda

API Gateway

RDS

S3

IAM

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend services and APIs using Python and the Pyramid framework on AWS.
• Architect and manage PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and performance optimizations for clinical‑grade data.
• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure, including Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, and cloud‑to‑cloud integration patterns.
• Define backend coding standards, API design patterns, security best practices, and testing strategies.
• Mentor and guide backend engineers, driving engineering excellence across the team.
• Engage in agile software development activities such as stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and estimation.
• Independently drive project delivery within the defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy from conceptualization to deployment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.
• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
• Architect PostgreSQL databases with strong skills in schema design, query optimization, and data integrity.
• Utilize AWS services: Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, and cloud‑to‑cloud integrations.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards across the team.
• Deliver production systems with high reliability, observability, and security.
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with OWASP security practices.
• English proficiency.