Level
Senior/Lead
Specialization
Python, FastAPI, Django, Flask, Microservices, API Design, PostgreSQL, Async Programming, Celery, RabbitMQ, Linux, Docker, Git, System Design (Scalability, Fault Tolerance, Maintainability)
Location
EU
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About this position
We are looking for a skilled Python Software Engineer (Contractor) to join our backend team. The role involves tackling diverse technical challenges, designing robust architectures, justifying their vision, and making technical decisions.
This position can be fully remote and is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work and currently residing within the European Union.
The project is a cutting-edge benchmarking and performance analysis platform that automates the testing of games and applications, collecting detailed, real-time hardware telemetry such as FPS, GPU/CPU usage, and power consumption to provide deep insights into performance and stability. It is built for QA Engineers, Performance Analysts, and Development Teams who need reliable, data-driven insights for optimization and validation.
Responsibilities
Own the system architecture, including choosing frameworks and database structures and designing scalable APIs and services;
Take a hands-on role in development, building core components, POCs, and critical modules;
Define and document architectural decisions, patterns, and best practices;
Lead technical discussions and decisions within the team and with stakeholders;
Help the team stay unblocked, productive, and aligned with the technical direction;
Review code, guide implementation, and ensure high technical quality across the project;
Collaborate with DevOps and QA to ensure stability, observability, and smooth deployments.
Technical skills
5+ years of experience in backend development with Python;
Deep knowledge of Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask);
Solid knowledge of microservices architecture;
Expertise in API design and service boundaries;
Proficiency in data modeling and relational databases (PostgreSQL);
Experience with async programming and queues (e.g., Celery, RabbitMQ);
Experience designing systems for scalability, fault tolerance, and maintainability;
Comfortable working with Linux environments, containers (Docker), and Git workflows.
Preferred technical skills
Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or other CI/CD platforms;
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP);
Experience with system monitoring, logging, and performance profiling;
Will be a bonus: exposure to AI/ML integration and vector databases (e.g., Qdrant, Pinecone).
Non-technical skills
Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Tech Lead, or Senior Backend Engineer;
Excellent communication skills and the ability to justify architectural decisions;
Strong English language skills, both written and verbal (minimum B2 level).
Work schedule and format
Full-time position;
We are an office-optional company, and this position can be fully remote;
Flexible schedule from Monday to Friday. Most of our team members work from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Interview process
Competency based interview with a Recruiter \& Check English (30 min);
Technical interview covering skills with SoftTeco’s expert (1 hour);
Client-side system design interview in English;
Final HR interview to discuss work conditions and salary.
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