[Hiring] Senior Python Architect @Arcanys

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Senior Python Architect or Principal Python Engineer to lead the development and architecture of complex, high-performance backend systems. You will be instrumental in defining technical strategy, coaching teams, and tackling the most challenging computational and data-intensive problems for our international clients.

• Review and refine system architecture and design specifications regularly.
• Lead frequent, high-quality code reviews and mentor junior and intermediate engineers in best practices, especially around performance and scalability.
• Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical solutions.
• Handle ad-hoc complex technical challenges involving performance tuning, distributed computing, and data pipeline optimization.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and technical standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of demonstrable, hands-on experience in software development, with a primary focus on Python and the Django framework.
• A deep passion for technology and engineering excellence, evidenced by contributions, personal projects, or thought leadership.
• Expert-level understanding of Django ORM internals, caching strategies, and performance tuning techniques for high-throughput applications.
• Proven ability to work beyond simple Create, Read, Update, Delete (CRUD) applications.
• Comfortable designing and implementing robust compute jobs, complex data processing pipelines (ETL/ELT), and systems that handle intricate, high-volume data relationships.
• Hands-on experience with core AWS services, including boto libraries for direct interaction, ECS/ECR for container orchestration, AWS Batch for scheduled compute tasks, and proficiency with S3 and CloudFront for data and content delivery.
• Strong background in image processing (computer vision) and experience utilizing libraries such as OpenCV. Familiarity with Open3D or similar libraries for handling 3D/mesh models and performing complex geometric analyses.

Requirements

• Demonstrates a clear passion for solving hard technical problems and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Able to ramp quickly on new projects, technologies, and business domains.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills in English, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Top compensation based on expertise – we are only looking for top talent and pay accordingly.
• Long-term work from home + allowances - we let you work from the comfort of your home + amazing allowances you get to enjoy!
• Reimbursable allowance of up to 15K for your home office setup.
• Standard 5 day work week from Monday to Friday.
• Flexible working schedule. You can choose your working hours (within reason).
• Flat management style and open-door policy - no micromanagement and your voice is being heard!
• Work with the latest technologies - you can hone your skills and work with Australian and European clients + a chance to earn more through our self-training program.
• Enrolment to HMO for a maximum of 3 immediate dependents on your 1st day.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Toastmasters, English classes, and other learning opportunities.
• Free consultations with Arcanys registered nutritionist-dietitians.
• Free access to our very own Arcanys CrossFit gym (or get a company-sponsored membership in a different gym, whichever suits your needs best).