Python Backend Developer

ACL Digital; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Mid-Senior Python Developer in San Jose to develop backend services and integrate APIs. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and collaborate on third-party integrations. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Python development and a strong background in scalable backend architectures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python development experience in production environments.
• Strong experience building asynchronous, API-driven microservices.
• Proficiency with scalable backend architectures and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend services.
• Build and integrate scalable APIs and microservices.
• Work with cross-functional teams on system design and backend workflows.

Skills

Python development

Asynchronous programming

API integration

Scalable backend architectures

Distributed systems

Job description

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This role involves developing robust backend services and integrating them into a scalable system architecture. You’ll work on a variety of microservices that support voice and chat experiences, as well as contribute to API development, third-party system integrations, and performance optimizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend services.
• Build and integrate scalable APIs and microservices.
• Work with cross-functional teams on system design and backend workflows.
• Optimize backend performance using distributed technologies (e.g., caching, message queues).
• Collaborate on integration with third-party platforms and services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python development experience in production environments
• Strong experience building asynchronous, API-driven microservices
• Proficiency with scalable backend architectures and system integration
• Familiarity with distributed systems (e.g., queues, caching, search indexing)
• Bonus: Experience with AI/LLM APIs or interest in learning AI-focused frameworks

What We’re Looking For

• Strong engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams
• Solid communication and collaboration skills
• Comfort with modern development and deployment tools (e.g., containers, CI/CD)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Information Services and Retail

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