Backend developer

Here’s what you’ll do with us:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services with REST APIs using modern ASGI frameworks like FastAPI.
• Architect and manage sophisticated database systems, leveraging both SQL (Postgres) and No-SQL technologies.
• Write clean, modular, and testable code, adhering to clean architecture principles.
• Develop and execute comprehensive tests using tools like Pytest to ensure system reliability and support CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with frontend teams to seamlessly integrate API services and share technical expertise.
• Partner with data engineering specialists to enhance the performance and efficiency of our internal data platform.
• Contribute to the design and deployment of event-driven systems using message brokers such as Kafka or similar technologies.
• Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and efficient orchestration of services.
• Work with AWS infrastructure and apply DevOps best practices to optimize and scale our platform.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in backend development, with deep expertise in Python.
• Demonstrated proficiency with web frameworks like FastAPI (async/asyncio) or Flask.
• Hands-on experience with ORM tools such as SQLAlchemy.
• Strong knowledge of designing, optimizing, and maintaining both SQL and No-SQL databases.
• Experience in designing and implementing microservices and event-driven architectures.
• A solid understanding of clean architecture principles and a commitment to writing testable, maintainable code.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized development environments.
• AWS infrastructure knowledge and DevOps experience are highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic startup setting.
• A genuine passion for technology and a drive to stay ahead in the field.

Location: Kyiv, Podil (Poshtova Square)
Work type: Hybrid, with three office days per week

We offer:

• A modern office environment
• Happy hours, drinks, and snacks
• Medical insurance
• Team-building events
• Sick leave and flexible schedule options