Backend Engineer — Python, AWS & Serverless

axrail.ai; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

axrail.ai is seeking a Python Backend Developer to design, deploy, and maintain high-performance backend systems in a cloud-native environment. You will build secure Python APIs and micro-services, integrate with databases and cloud storage, and collaborate with frontend, data engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes serverless and containerized architectures on AWS, with a focus on reliability, testing, and continuous improvement in a fast-moving tech

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Python backend development and web app experience.
• Hands-on with AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, EC2) and infrastructure-as-code.
• Proficiency in database design (RDBMS/NoSQL) and API optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-performance Python APIs and micro-services.
• Build integrations with data stores (MySQL, MSSQL, DynamoDB, OpenSearch) and cloud storage (S3).
• Create integrations with messaging and third-party APIs as needed.
• Write unit tests to ensure reliability.

Skills

Python backend

AWS

API design

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

axrail.ai is seeking a Python Backend Developer to design, deploy, and maintain high-performance backend systems in a cloud-native environment. You will build secure Python APIs and micro-services, integrate with databases and cloud storage, and collaborate with frontend, data engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes serverless and containerized architectures on AWS, with a focus on reliability, testing, and continuous improvement in a fast-moving tech