Senior Python Backend Engineer - REST APIs & Kubernetes

Persistent Systems; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Insurance coverage

Employee engagement initiatives

Job summary

Persistent Systems seeks a Python Developer to design and build scalable backend systems using cloud-native microservices. You will create robust RESTful APIs, containerized services, and deploy on Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms.

The role requires 5+ years of Python experience, strong knowledge of distributed systems, and hands-on DevOps with Docker and Kafka. Hybrid work model in Cracow is available, with emphasis on secure auth and scalable data access.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development with Python.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of containerization and cloud-native apps.
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable RESTful APIs and backend services in Python.
• Build enterprise-grade microservices and event‑driven components.
• Containerize apps with Docker and deploy on Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Collaborate with DevOps to enable CI/CD pipelines and secure auth.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliable operation in production.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Kafka

OAuth / SSO

CI/CD

Distributed systems

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Job description

Persistent Systems seeks a Python Developer to design and build scalable backend systems using cloud-native microservices. You will create robust RESTful APIs, containerized services, and deploy on Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms.

The role requires 5+ years of Python experience, strong knowledge of distributed systems, and hands-on DevOps with Docker and Kafka. Hybrid work model in Cracow is available, with emphasis on secure auth and scalable data access.