Senior Backend Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Design, create, integrate, validate, and manage new projects, features, bug fixes, and enhancements.

• Architect and implement backend solutions utilizing Python (FastAPI, asyncio), Databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), Cache layers (Redis, Valkey), Message Brokers (Kafka, Redis Queues, Amazon SQS), and transport protocols (Rest APIs, Websockets, SSE, WebRTC with LiveKit).

• Collaborate directly with teams: Mobile (Swift, Flutter), Web (React, Javascript), Data Analysts, Product Managers, and Designers to integrate new solutions.

• Develop well-structured, clean, maintainable, and testable code adhering to clean architecture principles and the Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) established within the organization.

• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to take full ownership of the quality of the solutions you create, ensuring reliability and facilitating continuous integration and deployment.

• Utilize Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code management, Docker for containerization, and AWS ECS or EKS for deployments.

• Engage with AWS infrastructure and implement DevOps best practices to enhance scalability and reliability.

• Continuously refine processes and automate incoming requests from other teams by contributing to internal systems, automation scripts, shared skills, MCP, context, and script libraries.

• Collaborate closely with AI specialists to develop data-driven methodologies for language learning.

⛳️ Requirements

• A proven history of leading B2C / consumer-facing projects with measurable impacts on customers and business outcomes.

• Over 8 years of backend development experience with extensive expertise in Python.

• Demonstrated experience with ASGI frameworks such as FastAPI, Starlette, or similar technologies.

• Familiarity with SQLAlchemy or other ORM technologies.

• In-depth knowledge of designing, maintaining, and optimizing both PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

• Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures, including system design and architecture skills.

• Strong grasp of clean architecture principles and the ability to write highly testable code.

• Knowledge of Docker and containerized environments.

• Experience with AWS infrastructure and DevOps is a significant advantage.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capability to work autonomously in a fast-paced startup setting.

• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is advantageous.

• A genuine passion for educational technology and AI.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Flexibility to work remotely.

• Health and wellness benefits to support your overall well-being.

• Opportunities for rapid career advancement and personal development.

• Access to an AI toolkit including ChatGPT, Copilot, and various productivity tools.

• Annual educational budget of up to $1,000.