Senior Backend Developer

CommIT; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CommIT in the United States is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join our engineering team and build high-performance, scalable backend systems.

You will develop and optimize backend applications using Python (Django is a plus), design microservices architectures, and deploy on AWS (ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS). Collaboration with cross-functional teams will drive architectural decisions and delivery velocity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong Python/Django backend expertise.
• Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Experience deploying cloud solutions on AWS (ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS).
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Fluent in Ukrainian.

Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Develop, optimize, and maintain robust backend applications using Python (Django is a plus).
• Microservices Architecture: Design and implement scalable, efficient microservices architectures to support business needs.
• Cloud Solutions: Leverage AWS services (e.g., ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS) to design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications.
• Kubernetes Management: Work with Kubernetes (K8s) to deploy and manage containerized applications ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Performance & Reliability: Ensure backend systems maintain optimal performance, reliability, and security to meet business and customer requirements.
• Collaboration & Strategy: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and drive technical strategies for product development.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: Identify and troubleshoot complex issues, applying solutions to improve system efficiency and reduce downtime.

Skills

Python

Django

Kubernetes

AWS

Microservices

Distributed systems

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Troubleshooting

Ukrainian language

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

DescriptionWe are a leading technology solutions provider delivering innovative, scalable, and secure solutions to businesses across a wide range of industries. Our mission is to help organizations accelerate digital transformation, optimize their technology infrastructure, and create exceptional customer experiences.

As we continue to grow and expand our technology capabilities, we are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our engineering team and contribute to building high-performance, reliable, and scalable backend systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Backend Development: Develop, optimize, and maintain robust backend applications using Python (Django is a plus).
• Microservices Architecture: Design and implement scalable, efficient microservices architectures to support business needs.
• Cloud Solutions: Leverage AWS services (e.g., ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS) to design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications.
• Kubernetes Management: Work with Kubernetes (K8s) to deploy and manage containerized applications ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Performance & Reliability: Ensure backend systems maintain optimal performance, reliability, and security to meet business and customer requirements.
• Collaboration & Strategy: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and drive technical strategies for product development.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: Identify and troubleshoot complex issues, applying solutions to improve system efficiency and reduce downtime.

RequirementsRequirements:

• Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend technologies.
• Technical Skills:Proficiency in Python (Django experience is a bonus).

• Fluency in Ukrainian language

In-depth understanding of Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration and management.

• Experience in developing and deploying cloud solutions using AWS services, including ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, and RDS.
• Strong background in microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Database Knowledge: Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases.

Problem-Solving: Strong debugging skills and a deep understanding of performance optimization techniques.

Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with other developers, product managers, and engineers to ensure the success of key projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices