Python Backend Engineer (m/f/d)
ARCHIVED
We can't find an active application page for this role right now. It may reopen or be listed elsewhere. Use Next Steps to search for an active apply link and similar live jobs.
We are currently supporting an international SaaS organisation at the intersection of advanced software engineering, AI, and biopharmaceutical innovation in the search for a Senior Python Backend Engineer (m/f/d). This is a key strategic hire within a high-growth engineering team, where your work will directly shape the backend architecture powering complex scientific workflows and data-driven decision-making at scale.
Your Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services and APIs in Python
- Develop core backend application logic that powers a complex SaaS platform
- Contribute to the integration of computational and modelling engines into production-grade systems
- Architect and implement robust interfaces between backend services, frontend applications, and computational components
- Collaborate closely with scientific, engineering, and infrastructure teams to support advanced data processing and modelling workflows
- Ensure reliable orchestration and execution of computational jobs within distributed systems
- Take ownership of backend architecture decisions with a strong focus on scalability, maintainability, and performance
- Improve system reliability through strong engineering practices including testing, monitoring, logging, and observability
- Work within modern cloud-based CI/CD environments and contribute to continuous delivery improvements
- Maintain clear and structured technical documentation for systems, APIs, and architectural decisions
Your Profile:
- 6+ years of professional experience in backend development with strong expertise in PythonProven experience designing and implementing scalable backend systems, APIs, and distributed services
- Strong hands-on experience with modern Python frameworks such as FastAPI or equivalent
- Deep understanding of software architecture, system design, and clean code principles
- Experience with RESTful APIs, asynchronous processing, and service integration patterns
- Strong knowledge of relational or non-relational databases and data modelling concepts
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and automated testing strategies
- Experience working with cloud platforms and containerised environments
- Solid understanding of security, reliability, and maintainability in production SaaS systems
Nice to have:
Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP, Terraform, workflow orchestration, or experience in scientific or data-intensive environments
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on a technically challenging platform at the intersection of software engineering, AI, and life sciences
- High level of ownership and influence over backend architecture and system design decisions
- Collaborative environment with engineers, scientists, and domain experts
- Remote-first setup with flexible working arrangements
- Work on meaningful, real-world problems with direct impact on product and platform evolution
- Modern engineering culture with strong focus on quality, scalability, and long-term maintainability
If this sounds like the right next step in your backend engineering career, we look forward to receiving your application.