Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Flask) – Remote

Makai Labs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Opportunities to work in-person with当地

Generous PTO

Full health insurance premium reimbur

Job summary

Makai Labs in the United States is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for backend development. This fully remote role involves designing and implementing scalable services to enhance user experiences and drive business outcomes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop Flask-based features, ensure code quality and performance, and help evolve a modern microservices architecture in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Python experience with at least 4 years in Flask.
• Experience with SQLAlchemy and Pydantic.
• Experience with Docker.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and patterns.
• Solid software engineering skills with maintainable code.
• Familiarity with modern authorization mechanisms.
• Solid experience working from a fully remote position.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features using Flask.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and web designers to improve usability.
• Write robust, clean, and documented code.
• Maintain and enhance existing apps.
• Conduct performance tests and ensure responsiveness and stability across platforms.

Skills

Python

Flask

SQLAlchemy

Pydantic

Microservices

Software engineering

Authentication/Authorization

Remote work experience

English communication

Tools

Docker

SQLAlchemy

Pydantic

Job description

Makai Labs in the United States is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for backend development. This fully remote role involves designing and implementing scalable services to enhance user experiences and drive business outcomes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop Flask-based features, ensure code quality and performance, and help evolve a modern microservices architecture in a distributed environment.