Python Backend Engineer – Platform & Reliability

You will join the team responsible for developing the backend of a diagnostic platform that is currently undergoing a transformation from a local monolith into a modern, modular, cloud-ready architecture. Your goal will be to build a stable, predictable backend that can be safely developed and maintained in production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning up and refactoring the existing backend into clear modules, services, and APIs.

• Preparing applications for production environments (Gunicorn, Docker, long-running processes).

• Improving system performance and reliability for daily operational use.

• Building unit and integration tests that provide real protection against regression.

• Working with the product team to design a backend that supports diagnostic processes and user experience (UX).

• Designing and optimizing database schemas and queries.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in backend development using Python.

• Practical experience with Flask or Django.

• Proven experience in designing REST APIs and modular applications.

• Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD fundamentals.

• Experience working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL.

• The ability to read existing code and improve it incrementally.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with or refactoring legacy systems.

• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, or metrics.

• Knowledge of cloud environments.