Lead Back-End Engineer, Python, AWS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design and development of advanced back-end systems that drive digital transformations for clients.

• Create scalable back-end architectures for custom SaaS platforms and enterprise-level integrations.

• Establish back-end technology standards, coding best practices, and processes for code reviews.

• Design and deploy AWS cloud infrastructure, incorporating serverless and containerized solutions.

• Advocate for Infrastructure as Code methodologies alongside client technical teams.

• Produce clean, maintainable, and high-quality code for essential project components.

• Mentor engineers and promote a culture of engineering excellence.

• Collaborate with business analysts, subject matter experts, and external partners to convert requirements into technical solutions.

• Encourage thorough technical documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience at a senior level in Python.

• Strong familiarity with web frameworks such as Django and FastAPI.

• Proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing applications on AWS.

• In-depth knowledge of AWS Lambda, Docker, and ECS/EKS.

• Experience in designing and constructing scalable, distributed systems and microservices architectures.

• Practical experience with Terraform or a comparable Infrastructure as Code tool, like AWS CDK.

• Previous experience in a technical leadership or mentorship capacity.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to various audiences.

• Experience with event-driven systems utilizing RabbitMQ, Kafka, or AWS SQS/SNS (preferred).

• Familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK Stack (preferred).

• Solid understanding of Kubernetes (preferred).

• Experience with MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL, and MySQL (preferred).

• Basic knowledge of Java/Spring, NodeJS, Go, or Rust (preferred).

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI (preferred).

• Polish business entity capable of invoicing B2B, or a willingness to establish one prior to starting.

• Ability to work on your own computer.

• Availability for an overlap between 3 to 7 PM with clients from western countries.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience and skills.

• Flexible work hours.

• Option for fully remote work within Poland.

• Opportunity to engage in diverse and meaningful projects.

• Key leadership position with considerable strategic influence and autonomy.