Backend Fast API Engineer

Role Objective

We are seeking a Principal Python Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and scaling of our core backend systems. You will be responsible for defining technical standards, optimizing high-throughput distributed systems, and mentoring a team of senior developers. The ideal candidate has a deep mastery of the Python ecosystem and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade software.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure microservices architectures using Python.
• Technical Leadership: Act as the final authority on technical decisions, code reviews, and architectural patterns.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve complex bottlenecks in high-concurrency environments (using asyncio, multiprocessing, etc.).
• Infrastructure & Cloud: Oversee cloud-native deployments (AWS/Azure/GCP) using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Database Strategy: Design complex schemas and optimize queries across Relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra) databases.
• Mentorship: Lead by example through high-quality code and drive the professional growth of the engineering team.

Mandatory Skills & Requirements

• Python Mastery: 10+ years of professional experience with deep knowledge of Python internals, memory management, and advanced OOPS.
• Backend Frameworks: Extensive experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask in a production environment.
• Distributed Systems: Proficiency with message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Celery.
• Engineering Excellence: Strong command of TDD (Test Driven Development), CI/CD pipelines, and SOLID principles.
• Security: Deep understanding of OAuth2, JWT, and web security best practices (OWASP).
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field.

Preferred / Bonus Skills

• Polyglot Experience: Proficiency in Go, Rust, or Java for high-performance modules.
• AI/ML Integration: Familiarity with integrating LLMs, LangChain, or PyTorch into production pipelines.
• Data Engineering: Experience with Big Data tools like Apache Spark or Snowflake.

Top 5 Mandatory Skills

1. Architectural Design: Ability to design end-to-end distributed systems from scratch.
2. Concurrency Mastery: Expert-level use of asyncio and parallel processing.
3. Database Optimization: Advanced PostgreSQL/NoSQL performance tuning.
4. DevOps & Scalability: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and scaling applications for millions of users.
5. Technical Governance: Proven experience in setting coding standards and leading large-scale code reviews.

We are seeking a Python Full Stack Developer Intern with a passion for coding and learning to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on both backend and frontend technologies in real-world projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications using Python and relevant frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask).
• Build responsive front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (React/Angular is a plus).
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement features.
• Debug and troubleshoot application issues.
• Assist in writing APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Document code and processes for seamless project management.

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of Python and web frameworks like Django or Flask.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Understanding of databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Exposure to Git and version control is a plus.

As a Full-Stack Developer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our applications. You will be responsible for both front-end and back-end development, ensuring a seamless and efficient user experience. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with our startup and shape the future of our products.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain front-end applications using Flutter.

- Build and manage back-end services and APIs using Python.

- Implement read/write operations in SQL databases.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

- Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.

- Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback

We are looking for an experienced full-stack engineer (with a path to becoming CTO) to join our founding team! We're a B2B SaaS startup with a young vibrant culture taking this idea from inception to impact.

About the job

We want to talk to you if:

• You've built multiple, kick-ass Chrome extensions
• You've built commercial apps using chat frameworks (e.g. Chat 21/Getstream.io etc.)
• You are a React.JS, Node.JS, Javascript, & Postgres wiz
• You have experience building multi-platform apps (Web + mobile web)
• Have built or implemented integration frameworks at scale (or experience with iPaaS frameworks)
• You are obsessive about clean, optimized & scalable code with copious documentation
• You are excited about building out a team and have aspirations to become a CTO

Having B2B SaaS Startup experience is preferred and a big plus

About Us

SmartCue wants to make product demos more effective and as a result help sales teams optimize their sales cycles. Our fundamental belief is that everything we build must eliminate or reduce friction for a salesperson.

Fast Track Your Application

• Think about the Ideal Customer for SmartCue
• Download the trial for SmartCue, sign up, download, experience the product, and provide feedback on how to overhaul the current experience of the product to add immediate value to the customer

• We don't need you to fully code any feature in its entirety and are not looking for free work.

The idea is to identify folks who get what we are trying to do with SmartCue and find faster alignment with the right candidate.

Here is a video walkthrough for additional context - https://www.loom.com/share/9609cf1855e64926b71a1ff840bd7347" target="_blank">https://www.loom.com/share/9609cf1855e64926b71a1ff840bd7347

The Opportunity

• In this position, you must be ready for a fast-paced startup environment.
• Our ideal candidate is willing to be flexible and able to wear many hats.
• Must have experience engineering and scaling technologies & teams with a proven track record of success.
• Our perfect candidate is well-versed in Chrome Extensions, creating delightful front-end experiences for users, enjoys building and scaling the backend infrastructure, and has an itch to adopt the newest technologies.
• Remote forever, if you like!

Duties Include

• Develop + understand the technological roadmap
• Develop feature rollout systems and processes
• Develop strategies and solutions from customer discovery sessions
• Hire + manage outside/contracted engineering talent
• Scale while staying lean through the early stages up to fundraising
• Oversee ClickUp for project and product management, roadmap, bugs, and backlog grooming
• Collaborate with marketing to optimize user experience, onboarding and reduce churn
• Oversee security + compliance strategies
• Help field support desk inquiries
• And more...

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to be committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age.

• 3+ years of experience with LAMP stack: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP
• 3+ years of experience with web APIs: REST
• AWS Experience would be great to have.
• Java/Python experience will be a Plus.
• Good Communication Skills.

Responsibilities:

• Build a high-quality web application from scratch.
• Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code to ensure the applications' best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness
• Work as part of a team developing web applications and services using Agile development methods.
• Contribute to team and organizational improvements in process and infrastructure.
• Code, test and operate Laravel based services.
• Lead the entire web application development life cycle right from concept stage to delivery and post launch support
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• Document the development process, architecture, and standard components
• Developing JSON, REST, and SOAP APIs/web services.

Skills Requirements

• Strong expertise in PHP programming on Laravel with deep understanding on Laravel features and libraries
• Restful API development expertise is a must
• Must be proficient in Web development technologies like HTML 5, CSS 3, Javascript, Node-JS
• Knowledge of jQuery and HTML
• Knowledge of MySQL and Query Optimization
• Knowledge of GIT
• Good written communication skills.
• You must be humble and a team player.
• Experience in handling a team and Project Management.
• Understanding of MVC design patterns
• Hands on experience with any E-commerce website.

Responsibilities 

- Responsible to translate the design wireframe to WordPress/Opencart/Ecommerce frameworks with the help of Component, Plugins and modules.

- Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)

- Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)

- Responsible for handling WordPress and its components / plugins upgrade , customization / creation of web application and portal development independently.

- Should have a strong understanding of Logic and Data Structure.

- Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas.

- Code and modify custom applications using CMS Platforms.

- Responsible for both back - end and front - end development , including Modifying WordPress themes and plugins.

- Strong MySQL database skills.

- Comfortable working with front - end technologies (HTML , CSS , Jquery , JavaScript)

- Experience of CMS like Wordpress , Opencart , Magento.

- The candidate should have a strong understanding of industry trends and content management systems.

- Experience with responsive and adaptive design is strongly preferred.

- Also , an understanding of the entire web development process , including design , development , and deployment is preferred.

- Having experience of WooCommerce Customization , WooCommerce develops / modify add - ons , WooCommerce API , Wordpress / WooCommerce Webhooks , WooCommerce Payment Gateway development and Wordpress API.

1. About the Job

Upside Digital is looking for a brilliant mind to help build its portfolio FinTech Startup, https://www.instaval.co/">InstaVal. The role of the FS Developer is ideal for smart coders who have the technical expertise and passion to turn our vision into a living product.

1. You will 

• Work with product lines to implement functional & non-functional business requirements into working software, including APIs, web services, etc.
• Enhance existing web solutions to ensure scalability across customer's new business requirements. 

1. You have

• Good Communication Skills. 
• Good personal work ethics and a well-rounded team player. 
• Ability to own and start projects with the team and manage to deliver in timely manner. 

1. You’re skilled at

• Microsoft .NET Framework (C#).
• Web development (http://asp.net/">ASP.NET, web services, WCF, JavaScript, NodeJS, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS).
• MongoDB or Microsoft SQL, MySQL, NoSQL.
• Staying on top of technology trend and contribute to technical design throughout project.

• Experience or familiar with a SaaS business.
• Past startup experience.

• InstaVal is a tech-enabled Business Valuation and Deal Discovery Platform made to promote equity investments in early stage business.
• Our vision is (i) to empower founders and (ii) enable ecosystem stakeholders to efficiently deliver their set of investment advisory & support services.
• An opportunity for you to be part of a global disruptive startup in the corporate finance space.
• We encourage creative thinking, independent responsibilities for business results & team collaboration.
• We have lives outside of work.

• Airtime: Full-time basis - five days a We’re not civil service officials neither.
• Compensation structure: Salary, Bonus, Equity.
• Location: Dubai,
• Unlimited paid time off as long as you get **** done.
• Start Period: November 2019