Remote Senior Python Backend Engineer - AWS & GraphQL

Lumenalta; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,780,000 - 2,913,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company is seeking an experienced backend developer for a fully remote position. You will design and maintain scalable backend systems using Python and AWS services, implement microservices, and ensure high reliability. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, especially with GraphQL APIs and cloud infrastructure. Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential as you'll work independently in a remote team while ensuring effective collaboration across time zones.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend development experience with a strong focus on Python.
• Experience building and maintaining GraphQL APIs or RESTful services.
• Strong grasp of data modeling, system design, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python, GraphQL, and AWS.
• Implement microservices that interact with distributed systems.
• Monitor system performance and help drive improvements.

Skills

Backend development

Python

GraphQL

Cloud infrastructure

AWS

CI/CD practices

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

A tech solutions company is seeking an experienced backend developer for a fully remote position. You will design and maintain scalable backend systems using Python and AWS services, implement microservices, and ensure high reliability. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, especially with GraphQL APIs and cloud infrastructure. Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential as you'll work independently in a remote team while ensuring effective collaboration across time zones.