[Python Backend Developer] : [26-02359]

Akraya, Inc.; Columbia (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a backend-focused Python engineer to design and deliver cloud-native services and APIs. You will craft robust microservices, deploy on major cloud platforms, and ensure high availability and performance across environments.

Join an agile team, write automated tests, and participate in code reviews to uphold quality and reliability. This contract role spans 12+ months with potential extensions across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building backend systems in Python.
• Expertise in cloud platform deployment and management.
• Strong understanding of microservices and API development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based microservices and APIs.
• Deploy and manage services on cloud infrastructure.
• Write comprehensive automated tests for all code.
• Actively participate in agile development cycles and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and optimize production systems.

Skills

Python

RESTful API design

Cloud deployment

Microservices

Automated testing

Job description

Primary Skills

• Python programming (advanced)
• RESTful API design (advanced)
• Cloud deployment (advanced)
• Microservices architecture (advanced)
• Automated testing (advanced)

Contract Type

Contract Duration: 12+ month with a possible extension

Location

Location: Columbia/Costa Rica, CA, United States

Job Summary

This role involves crafting robust, cloud-native backend services and APIs using Python. You will be responsible for deploying and managing these services on major cloud platforms, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaboration within agile teams to deliver high-quality, tested software is a key aspect of this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based microservices and APIs.
• Deploy and manage services on cloud infrastructure.
• Write comprehensive automated tests for all code.
• Actively participate in agile development cycles and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and optimize production systems.

Must-Have Skills

• Proven experience building backend systems in Python.
• Expertise in cloud platform deployment and management.
• Strong understanding of microservices and API development.

Industry Experience

Experience developing and deploying backend systems in a technology-driven industry is preferred.

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