Senior Python Backend Engineer — Graph & Geospatial

Vector Synergy; Cut Off (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Synergy is looking for a Senior Python Backend Developer to design and operate scalable services and data pipelines for maritime analytics. The role involves developing production-grade APIs and microservices while working with technologies like Neo4j and Databricks.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced Python skills, leadership experience in backend development, and familiarity with performance optimizations and secure coding practices. The position is off-site with a deadline for applications on 01.06.2026.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Python with experience in clean coding practices.
• Production experience with FastAPI and async programming.
• Solid object-oriented design skills and familiarity with various design patterns.
• Strong grasp of Domain-Driven Design principles.
• Experience optimizing performance, including caching and async processing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to translate domain models into clean, testable code.
• Define bounded contexts and ensure service alignment with the domain.
• Lead features from discovery to implementation and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor peers.
• Communicate progress and address blockers effectively.

Skills

Python advanced proficiency

FastAPI framework experience

OOP & Design Patterns

Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Performance optimization techniques

RESTful APIs design

JSON & serialization libraries

Message brokers experience

PostgreSQL and/or SQL Server

Neo4j and Cypher query optimization

Docker and Kubernetes basics

TDD and CI/CD practices

Secure coding practices

Architecture documentation reading

Excellent English proficiency

Job description

Vector Synergy is looking for a Senior Python Backend Developer to design and operate scalable services and data pipelines for maritime analytics. The role involves developing production-grade APIs and microservices while working with technologies like Neo4j and Databricks.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced Python skills, leadership experience in backend development, and familiarity with performance optimizations and secure coding practices. The position is off-site with a deadline for applications on 01.06.2026.