Senior Python Backend Developer

We are seeking a seasoned and pragmatic Senior Python Backend Developer to take architectural ownership of our next-generation, high-availability microservices for the HR Tech platform. You will play a pivotal role in the architectural direction of our core services, working within a dynamic team to drive significant digital transformations in the HR Tech space. This role is ideal for an experienced professional ready to lead technical initiatives and shape product delivery with a focus on performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities: Architect and Develop: Lead the design and hands-on development of scalable, resilient, and high-performance backend services and APIs using Python, ensuring adherence to Service Level Objectives (SLOs) for latency and error rates. System Integration: Drive the integration strategy for RESTful APIs with complex frontend systems and critical third-party enterprise tools, focusing on seamless and secure data exchange. Technical Leadership: Champion engineering best practices through rigorous code reviews, architecture discussions, and actively mentor 1-2 mid-level engineers on software design patterns and system robustness. Optimization & Scaling: Proactively troubleshoot, debug, and optimize core service performance, with a goal to achieve a quantifiable reduction in P95 API latency across key platform services. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key technical liaison, collaborating closely with DevOps engineers, QA teams, and frontend leads to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery of robust solutions. Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in our development processes, advocating for and implementing new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and code quality.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related quantitative field.