Python Backend Engineer

منذ 6 أيام

Sharjah city, Sharjah, الإمارات العربية المتحدة Gsstech Group دوام كامل

We are looking for a Senior Python Backend Engineer with strong experience in building scalable APIs, microservices, and data-driven backend systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python, distributed systems, and performance optimisation, along with exposure to modern cloud-native architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain

scalable backend services and REST APIs

using Python Build

microservices-based architectures

for high-availability systems Develop frameworks and reusable components for

scalable, observable, and extensible applications Handle

large-scale data processing and transformation Optimise system performance, including

I/O operations, concurrency, and latency Troubleshoot and resolve issues in

distributed production environments Ensure implementation of

secure coding practices and API security standards Collaborate across teams to deliver robust and production-ready systems

Technical Requirements (Must Have)

7+ years of experience in

Python backend development Strong expertise in

Python 3.x Hands-on experience with

Flask, FastAPI, or Django (REST APIs) Solid understanding of: Asynchronous programming (asyncio, multiprocessing) Concurrency and parallel processing

Experience with

microservices architecture Strong database experience: MongoDB (mandatory) PostgreSQL or other relational databases

Experience in

performance tuning, debugging, and monitoring Familiarity with

CI/CD pipelines and distributed systems troubleshooting

Security & Architecture

Strong understanding of

microservices security Hands-on experience with: OAuth2 JWT-based authentication API gateways

Knowledge of

encryption, secure API design, and access control mechanisms Experience building

resilient and fault-tolerant systems

Good to Have

Experience with

Docker and Kubernetes Exposure to

cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) Experience integrating

AI/ML models into backend systems Knowledge of

load balancing and system scaling strategies Exposure to

observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing) Domain Experience

Experience in

Banking / Financial Services / Fintech

preferred Understanding of

enterprise-grade systems and compliance standards

Soft Skills

Ability to

drive technical decisions across teams Strong ownership and accountability Effective communication with

technical and business stakeholders Self-driven and capable of working in

high-pressure environments

What This Role Really Demands

This is not a basic Python developer role. You are expected to: Build

production-grade systems , not just APIs Understand

system design, scaling, and failures Work in

complex distributed environments Take ownership beyond coding Competitive salary package Health insurance Annual leave as per UAE law Opportunity to work on scalable enterprise systems Career growth and learning opportunities Collaborative engineering environment Exposure to modern technologies and architectures