Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Django) - Remote

Job title: Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Django) - Remote

About the Role We are hiring for a backend-focused engineer to own and scale the backend services of a social sports gaming platform. You will design, build, and operate Python/Django microservices that support millions of users with low latency and high availability.

What You'll Do

• Take full ownership of backend services from design and development through deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance distributed backend services using Python and Django.
• Architect distributed systems to support millions of users with low latency and high availability.
• Own critical backend infrastructure components, including APIs, data pipelines, message brokers such as Kafka, and caching.
• Optimize systems for throughput, latency, fault tolerance, and resilience under heavy load.
• Implement robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and performance tests.
• Drive continuous improvement of development processes and system observability, including monitoring and logging.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to ship reliable features on aggressive timelines.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers through code reviews, architectural discussions, and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in on-call rotations and support production issues as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Python backend development.
• Strong experience with Django and asynchronous programming using asyncio.
• Production experience with Apache Kafka.
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, or similar architecture.
• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Docker.
• Familiarity with any cloud provider, preferably AWS.
• Proficiency with SQL databases, especially PostgreSQL.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with code reviews.
• Comfortable working in Agile teams.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations.
• English level: B2 or higher.

Nice To Have

• Kubernetes.
• Experience working with systems supporting 1M+ users.
• Experience with NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to event sourcing or CQRS patterns.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React.
• Knowledge of big data tools such as Flink or NiFi.
• Exposure to infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform.
• Experience in the sports or betting industries.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health insurance; English courses; sports activities; flexible work options including remote and hybrid.
• Training, internal conferences, and mentorship programs.
• Referral program and work anniversary perks.
• Flexible vacation days and a comprehensive global benefits package.