Senior Pyton Backend Developer (Contract, Remote)

Description

Summary: Seeking a Senior Python Backend Developer with a strong R&D mindset to drive product lifecycles and build scalable microservice systems with extensive integration. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to work on innovative and transforming projects 2. Professional development within a professional, friendly team 3. Self-motivated with development team leadership skills **OUR HIRING PROCESS:** * We will review your application against our job requirements. We do not employ machine learning technologies during this phase as we believe every human deserves attention from another human. We do not think machines can evaluate your application quite like our seasoned recruiting professionals—every person is unique. We promise to give your candidacy a fair and detailed assessment. * We may then invite you to submit a video interview for the review of the hiring manager. This video interview is often followed by a test or short project that allows us to determine whether you will be a good fit for the team. * At this point, we will invite you to interview with our hiring manager and/or the interview team. Please note: We do not conduct interviews via text message, Telegram, etc. and we never hire anyone into our organization without having met you face\-to\-face (or via Zoom). You will be invited to come to a live meeting or Zoom, where you will meet our INFUSE team. * From there on, it's decision time! If you are still excited to join INFUSE and we like you as much, we will have a conversation about your offer. We do not make offers without giving you the opportunity to speak with us live. INFUSE is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy At **INFUSE**, innovation drives us. We unite forward\-thinkers who anticipate how technology shapes business and deliver high\-impact projects with real potential. We are looking for a **Senior Pyton Backend Developer** with a strong R\&D mindset and proven experience building scalable, maintainable microservice systems with extensive integration work. You will be involved in multiple internal projects combining function\-oriented module development within complex architecture with R\&D product development. We're focusing on architecture and backend expertise, where frontend development skills would be a plus. ### **Key Responsibilities** * Drive the full product lifecycle from prototype through scalable production release. * Develop databases and backend APIs that are scalable and maintainable. * Integrate and manage internal and third\-party APIs for seamless data flow. * Co\-integrate developed automation solutions, analyze and support scalability options. * Collaborate with product and project managers, BA, product design and other teams to translate business needs into technical solutions, reaching measurable business impact. * Coordinate development efforts of internal and external senior developer teammates. ### **Qualifications** * Backend expertise: Python (FastAPI/Django), PostgreSQL, Redis, Asyncio. * Infrastructure expertise: Docker, AWS, CI/CD pipelines. * TypeScript, Next.js, React experience would be a large plus. * Architectural experience from database to interface, focused on scalability, maintainability, and clean integration points. * Design and integration of microservice APIs and messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ). * Engineering culture: Code Review, unit tests, CI/CD. * End to end experience with delivery cycles support from database to AWS deployment. * Skills in AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, Claude). * Language: **fluent English (upper\-intermediate or higher).** **Personal Attributes** * Self\-motivated with development team leadership skills. * Problem\-solver agile to find the right technical solutions for business requirements. ### **We offer:** * Opportunity to work on great innovative and transforming projects; * Professional development; * Сompensation in USD; * Professional, friendly, fast\-growing team; * Reduced Fridays during summer. **Work schedule \- Monday to Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM/10:00 PM EEST (Kyiv Time), including a 30\-minute/1\-hour break.**