Senior Python Backend Engineer | API & Mentorship Pro

Healing Strides Counseling; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Healing Strides Counseling in Syracuse, NY seeks an experienced Python backend engineer to lead API and backend development. You will work with modern Python frameworks, manage database interactions with PostgreSQL, and collaborate across teams.

The role requires mentoring fellow engineers and clear technical communication. The ideal candidate has strong SQL, messaging queue experience (RabbitMQ/Kafka), and a solid grasp of Agile processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with Python and modern web frameworks.
• Backend/API development expert in Python.
• Experience with SQL/PostgreSQL, Azure, GitHub, and Docker.
• Hands-on with RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Ability to mentor engineers and explain complex topics to non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of Agile software development process.
• Solid communication and documentation skills.

Skills

Python

Backend/API

Agile

Mentoring

Communication

Documentation

Explain concepts

SQL

PostgreSQL

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Tools

Azure

GitHub

Docker

PostgreSQL

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Job description

Healing Strides Counseling in Syracuse, NY seeks an experienced Python backend engineer to lead API and backend development. You will work with modern Python frameworks, manage database interactions with PostgreSQL, and collaborate across teams.

The role requires mentoring fellow engineers and clear technical communication. The ideal candidate has strong SQL, messaging queue experience (RabbitMQ/Kafka), and a solid grasp of Agile processes.