Senior Engineer II, Python

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an experienced backend developer to design and maintain scalable services and APIs using Python. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, strong knowledge in Kafka, and cloud-native application deployment on platforms like AWS. This role involves mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams. If you're looking for an innovative environment where you can make a significant impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong experience with Python in building production-grade systems.
• Deep understanding of Kafka and experience in high-scale production.
• Experience designing cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficient in containerization and orchestration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Implement and manage Kafka-based messaging systems.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business requirements into solutions.
• Lead efforts in optimizing Kafka configurations.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Kafka

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Team leadership

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
• Implement and manage Kafka-based messaging systems, handling high-throughput, low-latency, and distributed event-driven architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop cloud-native applications and services using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Lead efforts in optimizing Kafka configurations for performance and scalability, including topic design, partitioning, consumer group management, and message retention strategies.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership, ensuring a high standard of code quality, performance, and reliability.
• Conduct code reviews, design discussions, and drive best practices for software design, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to both backend services and Kafka message processing.
• Contribute to architectural decision-making and ensure solutions are maintainable, extensible, and secure.
• Implement automated testing frameworks and work within an agile software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong experience with Python in building production-grade systems.
• Deep understanding of Kafka and experience working with Kafka in a high-scale production environment (e.g., Kafka clusters, message processing, schema management).
• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-native applications on AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP.
• Proficient in containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and automated testing practices.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams, setting technical direction, and fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver clear, actionable solutions.
• Experience with event-driven architecture using Kafka or similar tools.
• Familiarity with serverless computing or edge computing technologies.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio.
• Knowledge of security best practices for backend services, data protection, and authentication protocols.

Must Haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract