Senior Python Backend Engineer – Django, Kafka, Scale

Fliff Inc.; Philadelphia, New York, Austin (Philadelphia County, NY, TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Professional development opportunities

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Fliff Inc. is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems serving millions of users. This role emphasizes ownership of backend services and rapid feature delivery using Python, Django, and Kafka.

The position supports a fully remote work environment and requires alignment with Central European Time for collaboration with the Sofia-based team. Ideal candidates should possess 5+ years of relevant experience and a strong commitment to high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Python backend development experience.
• Solid Django experience with asynchronous programming skills.
• Production experience with Apache Kafka and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of backend services from design to deployment.
• Design scalable backend services using Python and Django.
• Collaborate with teams to ship reliable features.

Skills

Python backend development

Django

Apache Kafka

Distributed systems

Docker

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Agile teamwork

Tools

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Fliff Inc. is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems serving millions of users. This role emphasizes ownership of backend services and rapid feature delivery using Python, Django, and Kafka.

The position supports a fully remote work environment and requires alignment with Central European Time for collaboration with the Sofia-based team. Ideal candidates should possess 5+ years of relevant experience and a strong commitment to high-quality software delivery.