Senior Python Backend Engineer

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

📋 Description

• You will construct and manage the data pipelines that drive our AI systems, including streaming, near-real-time, and batch processing.

• You will handle high-volume structured and unstructured data on platforms such as Spark and Databricks.

• Architect and develop REST APIs to provide personalized recommendations at scale.

• Create and sustain Python microservices that consume, process, and deliver data in real time.

• Design and enhance streaming data pipelines utilizing Kafka.

• Oversee relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) focusing on schema design, query optimization, and migrations.

• Implement caching strategies with Redis for high-throughput and low-latency data serving.

• Contribute to observability through metrics, monitoring, and alerting systems.

• Work collaboratively with ML engineers to integrate model outputs into the serving infrastructure.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Python backend development.

• Demonstrated proficiency in building and maintaining REST APIs in a production environment.

• Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming techniques (asyncio, async/await).

• Hands-on experience with stream processing technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalent message brokers.

• Solid expertise in relational databases, including schema design, query optimization, and indexing (PostgreSQL or MySQL).

• Familiarity with Redis or similar in-memory data storage solutions.

• Experience with containerized microservice architectures (Docker).

• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• Nice to have:

• Experience with Python async web frameworks (FastAPI, Starlette, or similar).

• Exposure to recommendation systems, ranking algorithms, or personalization techniques.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes.

• Experience with columnar data processing libraries (Polars, pandas).

• Knowledge of Prometheus/Grafana or similar monitoring stacks.

• Experience in the iGaming domain.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engage in a technically robust environment featuring a modern stack and a mature Agile culture.

• Enjoy high autonomy, decision-making power, and close collaboration with leadership.

• Join a product development company that thrives in a dynamic environment with multiple concurrent projects.

• Have the opportunity to contribute your ideas for implementation and improvement.

• Pursue continuous self-improvement and growth, including a budget for certifications and courses.

• Receive a competitive salary along with financial bonuses for high performers.

• Benefit from a company-prepaid AI agent.

• Obtain medical insurance coverage.

• Access to English language courses.

• Enjoy a wellbeing package that includes online yoga classes, Yakaboo, BetterMe App: Health Coaching, and BetterMe App: Mental Health.

• Participate in corporate events and enjoyable team-building activities.

• Embrace a remote-first culture.