Senior Python Backend Developer

AutoScale Ventures; Karachi Division; Remote; PKR 19,852,000 - 28,361,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven company is seeking a Senior Python Backend Developer to design and maintain backend infrastructure and build high-quality data products. The role involves leading backend system development, mentoring junior developers, and optimizing production systems. Candidates must have 5+ years in Python, experience with relevant frameworks, and strong communication skills for remote collaboration. The position offers fully remote work and numerous benefits such as healthcare coverage and profit sharing.

Benefits

Fully Remote Work

Healthcare Coverage

Leave Days and Paid Holidays

Equipment Funds

Profit Sharing

Long-Term Employment

Collaborative Team Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Python, preferably in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with Python frameworks such as Flask and FastAPI.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux systems and SQL databases.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL in production environments.
• Self-driven and highly productive with minimal supervision in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of core backend systems.
• Build scalable, high-performance infrastructure to support data-heavy applications.
• Optimize backend systems for maintainability and performance.
• Mentor junior developers on best practices and code quality.

Skills

Python

Flask

FastAPI

Linux

SQL databases

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Data scraping

Communication

Job description

Overview

Location: Remote (Pakistan)

Job Type: Full-time

Work Schedule: 09:00AM-05:00PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Role Overview

We're looking for a Senior Python BackendDeveloper to join our team. In this role, you'll play a key part in designing and maintaining our backend infrastructure, building high-quality data products, and solving complex problems using our vast automotive datasets. You'll work closely with fellow developers and stakeholders to drive technical projects from conception to deployment while contributing to the overall reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of core backend systems and data products
• Build scalable, high-performance infrastructure to support data-heavy applications
• Optimize backend systems for maintainability, performance, and scalability
• Oversee and maintain production systems to ensure reliability, up-time, and data accuracy
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in live environments
• Develop and refine automated data scraping pipelines
• Leverage our proprietary datasets to solve industry-specific problems and deliver value to customers
• Work closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders across the company
• Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on best practices, code quality, and career growth
• Maintain clear, up-to-date technical documentation for systems and processes
• Explore and prototype new ideas for data-driven web applications and business models

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Python (preferably in a production environment), with a solid understanding of best practices for writing clean, maintainable code
• Hands-on experience with Python frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, and optionally Scrapy for data scraping
• Strong working knowledge of Linux systems and SQL databases. Experience with distributed databases is a plus
• Experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL in production environments
• Experience designing, building, and supporting backend systems from scratch
• Comfortable managing and optimizing live production systems
• Familiarity with data scraping techniques and large-scale data processing
• Self-driven and highly productive with minimal supervision in a remote work environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across time zones and collaborate with a global team
• A passion for solving problems creatively and exploring new data-driven business ideas

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with PHP is a plus, especially in hybrid environments involving LAMP/LEMP stacks
• Experience mentoring or working with junior developers
• Demonstrated initiative through personal or open-source projects

Benefits & Perks

• Fully Remote Work Work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection
• Healthcare Coverage We provide health benefits for you and your family's well-being
• Leave Days, Vacation Time, and Paid Holidays Recharge and take the time you need
• Equipment Funds Get support to set up or upgrade your home office
• Profit Sharing Monthly and annual bonuses tied to company performance
• Long-Term Employment We value team members who grow with us
• Collaborative Team Culture Work with a supportive and globally distributed team

About Us

AutoScale Ventures is a technology-driven company with 50+ team members across the Philippines, Pakistan, India, the U.S., China, and Canada. We operate a group of businesses spanning tech, data services, recruiting, and real estate, including:

• VinAudit: Vehicle history and market data provider
• Proxy Services: High-speed private proxy solutions
• EliteWork: Remote workforce platform and SaaS productivity tool
• Voliplex: Long-term U.S. real estate investment firm

We're committed to building scalable, data-driven solutions and empowering a globally distributed team.

Important Note: Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. We look forward to meeting the right person for this role!