Senior Backend Engineer (Python and Splunk)

Workload: Full-time
Duration: Long-term
Location: EU
Rate: Up to 20 USD/hour

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Python and Splunk to join a long-term international project. You will be responsible for developing secure, scalable backend services while working on enterprise-grade integrations involving Splunk, AWS, Kubernetes, and modern cloud infrastructure.

This role is ideal for engineers with a strong background in backend development, cloud-native applications, and security-focused enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python 3.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Integrate backend systems with enterprise Splunk solutions and security platforms.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Develop cloud-native solutions using AWS services.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve platform stability.
• Follow software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of commercial backend engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python 3.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Experience working with microservices architecture.
• Basic knowledge of React to collaborate effectively with frontend teams.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
  • DynamoDB
  • IAM
  • Lambda
  • API Gateway
• Strong experience with Redis for caching, session management, and high-availability deployments.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Docker Compose.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience managing deployments with Helm.

Splunk Expertise

Candidates should have hands-on experience with:

• Splunk Secure Gateway
• Spacebridge
• Splunk Mobile deployment
• Dashboard Studio
• Classic Dashboards
• Secure Firewall App for Splunk
• FMC integration
• eStreamer Client Add-On
• Splunk Network Analytics (SNA)
• Splunk HTTP Event Collector (HEC)

Security & Identity

• Experience with SAML 2.0 and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Experience integrating Identity Providers (IdPs).
• Active Directory attribute mapping and role/group configuration.
• Experience with Duo Single Sign-On and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
• Experience with AnyConnect Network Visibility Module.
• Experience with Endpoint Security Analytics.
• Strong understanding of enterprise network security, secure backend architecture, and data privacy principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Protocol Buffers (Protobuf).
• Experience with WebSockets for real-time communication.
• Experience with Duo Network Gateway.
• Knowledge of DMZ architecture and secure network design.
• Experience working in enterprise cybersecurity environments.

What We Offer

• Long-term international project.
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud-native technologies and enterprise security platforms.
• Collaborative engineering environment.
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Exposure to complex backend architectures and security-focused infrastructure.