Python Backend Engineer

We are looking for a Python Backend Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our AI-driven SaaS platform. You will build secure APIs, integrate with third-party services, optimize database performance, and contribute to the architecture of high-availability systems. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, writing clean and maintainable code, and working in a fast-paced, product-focused environment. Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python. - Build production-ready applications using FastAPI, Flask, or Django. - Design and implement secure RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs. - Develop scalable microservices and distributed backend systems. - Integrate third-party APIs including payment gateways, CRM systems, AI platforms, communication services, and external SaaS providers. - Design efficient database schemas and optimize complex SQL queries. - Work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, and other data storage technologies. - Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, API Keys). - Write reusable, maintainable, and well-documented code following clean architecture principles. - Build unit, integration, and API tests to ensure application reliability. - Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend performance in production environments. - Collaborate closely with Frontend Engineers, DevOps Engineers, QA Engineers, Product Managers, and AI Engineers. - Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical planning. - Maintain high standards for security, scalability, and code quality. Requirements - 5+ years of professional experience in Python backend development. - Strong proficiency in Python programming. - Solid experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django. - Strong understanding of REST API and GraphQL design principles. - Experience building scalable backend architectures. - Excellent knowledge of PostgreSQL and/or MySQL. - Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Redis. - Strong understanding of software architecture, OOP, SOLID Principles, and Design Patterns. - Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows. - Knowledge of asynchronous programming (async/await). - Familiarity with Docker and containerized applications. - Understanding of CI/CD pipelines. - Experience writing automated tests (PyTest, Unit Testing, Integration Testing). - Strong debugging and performance optimization skills. - Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with any of the following is a strong plus: - AI/LLM integrations (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek) - LangChain or AI agent frameworks - Celery and background task processing - RabbitMQ, Kafka, or message queues - WebSockets and real-time communication - Elasticsearch - Kubernetes - AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud - Nginx - Linux server administration - Multi-tenant SaaS architecture - CRM integrations (Salesforce, Zoho, HubSpot, Odoo)

• Python Backend Developer (Remote)

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• Python Backend Developer (Remote)

  Hire Feed · United Arab Emirates

• Python Backend Developer (Remote)

  Hire Feed · United Arab Emirates