Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Python)

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join our client's team at a fast-growing digital product engineering company with a global presence and a diverse team of experts. We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Python) to join this organization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement backend services and APIs.
• Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable server-side code using modern backend technologies.
• Develop and optimize microservices for high-performance distributed systems.
• Streamline real-time data processing and event-driven architectures.
• Conduct unit, integration, and load testing to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Implement RESTful APIs and server-side logic using Python and FastAPI.
• Develop and deploy containerized applications in cloud environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Work with server-side events and messaging queues (e.g., SQS) to support real-time communication.
• Ensure application security, scalability, and resilience through robust backend design.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a backend engineer.
• Strong experience with either Java or Python as programming languages, with some exposure to both being preferred.
• Experience with building REST APIs using frameworks like FastAPI or Flask.
• Expertise in microservices architecture and deployment in containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of databases (e.g., Snowflake, AWS DynamoDB, RDS, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with distributed search and indexing technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr).
• Proficiency with server-side events, event-driven architectures, and messaging systems.
• Experience with cloud-based deployment on AWS, including Serverless platforms like AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and SQS.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Octopus).
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience debugging and optimizing backend systems.

In addition to the salary, the company offers the following benefits

• Access to private medical services.
• Sports benefits - discounts/membership for specialized vendors, wellbeing initiatives related to sport, wellbeing workshops and participation in sports events.
• Referral bonus through our special internal programme.
• Access to legal assistance and counseling services.
• Lunch tickets.
• Vacation time based on seniority with potential to increase depending on tenure in our company.
• Access to e-learning platforms and various training programs.

What is RSight®

RSight® is a next-generation recruitment solution, committed to the values of fairness, transparency, and human-centric hiring. RSight® aims to redefine recruitment, putting people and potential at the heart of every opportunity.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume (mandatory) outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Desired profile

8 years of experience as a backend engineer. Strong experience with Java or Python, exposure to both is preferred. Experience building REST APIs with frameworks like FastAPI or Flask. Expertise in microservices architecture and deployment in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). Good understanding of databases (Snowflake, AWS DynamoDB, RDS, MySQL, MongoDB). Experience with distributed search and indexing technologies (Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr). Proficiency in server-side events, event-driven architectures, and messaging systems. Experience deploying in the cloud on AWS, including serverless platforms such as AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and SQS. Knowledge of CI/CD tools and pipelines (GitHub Actions, Octopus). Strong problem-solving skills and experience in debugging and optimizing backend systems.

About rsight

An optimized combination between Human & Digital RSight® is bringing the recruitment to another level of experience and interaction, offering a unique recruitment experience for each client, candidate and partner. By leveraging the latest technologies and Artificial Intelligence, RSight provides recruiting organizations and individuals with an augmented quality of service and go beyond the current industry possibilities.