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Tasks:
Core Responsibilities of a Lead Backend Developer:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python.
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Work with Microsoft Azure (priority) to design, deploy, and manage cloud solutions.(Experience with GCP is acceptable as an alternative.)
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows.
- Work with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
- Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum team and participate in code reviews, planning, and architecture discussions.
What We’re Looking for:
- Strong commercial experience as a Python Backend Developer (mid-senior level).
- Hands-on experience with Azure (App Services, Functions, AKS, Storage, etc.).
- Experience with FastAPI and/or Django.
- Proven experience designing RESTful APIs and scalable microservice architectures.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
- Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes in production.
- Comfortable working in English and collaborating in cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling.
- Understanding of cloud architecture patterns, scalability, and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing practices.
- Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
- Awareness of security best practices in cloud and backend environments.
- Experience with Databricks or other big-data/data engineering platforms.
- Commercial experience with Golang.
- Full-stack skills, especially with React.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, Azure Service Bus, etc.).
What Will Set You Apart:
Missing one or two of these qualifications? We still want to hear from you! If you bring a positive mindset, we'll provide an environment where you feel valued and empowered to learn and grow.
We offer:
- Stable employment. On the market since 2008, 1800+ talents currently on board in 7 global sites.
- Office as an option model. You can choose to work remotely or in the office, depending on your location.
- Flexibility regarding working hours and your preferred form of contract.
- Comprehensive online onboarding program with a "Buddy" from day 1.
- Cooperation with top-tier engineers and experts.
- Unlimited access to the Udemy learning platform from day 1.
- Certificate training programs. Lingarians earn 500+ technology certificates yearly.
- Upskilling support. Capability development programs, Competency Centers, knowledge sharing sessions, community webinars, 110+ training opportunities yearly.
- Internal Gallup Certified Strengths Coach to support your growth.
- Grow as we grow as a company. 76% of our managers are internal promotions.
- A diverse, inclusive, and values-driven community.
- Autonomy to choose the way you work. We trust your ideas.
- Create our community together. Refer your friends to receive bonuses.
- Activities to support your well-being and health.
- Plenty of opportunities to donate to charities and support the environment.
- Modern office equipment. Purchased for you or available to borrow, depending on your location.