Remote-First Senior Python Engineer - FastAPI & Async

SKMgroup; Remote; PLN 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software house in Poland is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to design and optimize high-performance backend services using FastAPI. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with async programming, RESTful API design, and cloud infrastructure. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining a flexible, remote-first working culture. Join a supportive environment that encourages innovation and team collaboration.

Benefits

Large freedom and real influence

Remote-first, flexible working culture

Company apartments in cool cities across Europe

Qualifications

• Production experience in FastAPI and async programming.
• Solid understanding of RESTful design and backend architecture.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and performance-focused development.
• Experience with Docker, microservices, and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale RESTful APIs using FastAPI with async patterns.
• Develop secure services using OAuth2, JWT, and data-privacy best practices.
• Optimize PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and connection pooling for performance.
• Containerize and deploy services using Docker and cloud-native tooling.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and support cloud deployments.
• Collaborate with frontend, data science, and product teams.

Skills

FastAPI

async Python

RESTful API design

PostgreSQL

Docker

CI/CD

Agile

Job description

A leading software house in Poland is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to design and optimize high-performance backend services using FastAPI. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with async programming, RESTful API design, and cloud infrastructure. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining a flexible, remote-first working culture. Join a supportive environment that encourages innovation and team collaboration.