Senior Python Backend Engineer - Flexible/Remote

GoReel; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Healthcare coverage

Relocation support

Flexible working hours

Professional development budget

Mental health support

Remote/hybrid options

State-of-the-art tech setup

Job summary

GoReel is seeking a strong Python Developer to join the GameServer team in the United States. You will build and maintain scalable backend services for a high-load gaming platform, integrating with external operators and improving performance and reliability.

The role requires ownership, proactive problem solving, and a contribution mindset. You will work across architectural decisions and technical discussions, collaborating closely with teammates to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial Python experience.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with relational databases, PostgreSQL or similar.
• Experience designing scalable backend systems.
• Good written English for documentation and communication.
• Native Ukrainian (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-load backend services.
• Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Design fault‑tolerant systems.
• Take part in architectural decisions and technical discussions.
• Optimize and evolve existing systems and tools.
• Participate in code reviews and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate to define priorities and solutions.
• Write clear technical documentation.

Skills

Python

Algorithms

PostgreSQL

Backend design

English

Ukrainian

Tools

FastAPI

Flask

Celery

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

GoReel is seeking a strong Python Developer to join the GameServer team in the United States. You will build and maintain scalable backend services for a high-load gaming platform, integrating with external operators and improving performance and reliability.

The role requires ownership, proactive problem solving, and a contribution mindset. You will work across architectural decisions and technical discussions, collaborating closely with teammates to deliver robust solutions.