Sr Python Backend Developer

At Altimetrik, we're one of the fastest-growing technology companies, combining people, creativity, and technology to drive digital transformation for leading organizations across Financial Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail.

We're looking for a Senior Python Backend Engineer to design and build scalable, resilient backend services and distributed systems, with ownership of technical initiatives from design through delivery.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python
• Build and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Django and Flask
• Work with PostgreSQL and Redis as part of the core backend stack
• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Integrate and maintain solutions on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB)
• Write clean, maintainable code backed by unit and integration tests
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve performance, scalability, and reliability
• Take ownership of technical initiatives from design through delivery
• Break down complex initiatives, including refactoring projects, into clear, manageable deliverables
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams
• Use AI-assisted and agentic development tools effectively and responsibly in daily work

What You Bring

• Advanced English proficiency (B2/C1)
• 6+ years of professional Python backend development experience
• Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Redis
• Experience building REST APIs with Django and Flask
• Experience with distributed systems and resilient software components
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience writing unit tests and building self-testing, maintainable code
• Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, Aurora, and DynamoDB
• GCP experience is a plus
• Strong communication, autonomy, ownership, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to independently manage tasks and break complex engineering initiatives into manageable deliverables
• Practical experience using modern AI and agentic coding tools in software development

Altimetrik is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.