Senior Backend Engineer - Remote, Python & Azure SaaS

ea Change; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the design and implementation of core backend services for an Azure-based SaaS platform. This role emphasizes the creation of robust REST APIs, optimization of workflows, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure. Ideal candidates will possess over 6 years of experience in Python backend development, particularly with frameworks like FastAPI, and have a solid understanding of CI/CD processes. Join us to shape a high-impact, cloud-native system used in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend development experience in Python (FastAPI/Flask).
• Experience with CI/CD (Azure Pipelines) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Understanding of secure API design.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust REST APIs and backend systems.
• Develop and optimize document generation workflows.
• Architect and maintain secure cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Backend development in Python

REST APIs with FastAPI

CI/CD experience

Understanding of RBAC and secure API design

Tools

Azure App Services

Bicep/Terraform

SQL/Postgres

Job description

A technology firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the design and implementation of core backend services for an Azure-based SaaS platform. This role emphasizes the creation of robust REST APIs, optimization of workflows, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure. Ideal candidates will possess over 6 years of experience in Python backend development, particularly with frameworks like FastAPI, and have a solid understanding of CI/CD processes. Join us to shape a high-impact, cloud-native system used in regulated environments.