[Hiring] Senior Python Backend Engineer @Ensitech

Role Description

The Senior Backend Developer plays a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems that support the company’s platform and services. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for developing high-quality code, contributing to system architecture, and driving best practices across backend engineering.

This position partners closely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into reliable, maintainable technical solutions while also supporting and mentoring other developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and modern frameworks (e.g., FastAPI).
• Participate in system architecture and technical design discussions for scalable SaaS applications.
• Own development work from concept through deployment, including testing and performance optimization.
• Build and maintain data models, workflows, and service integrations to support internal and external users.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development standards and processes.
• Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and engineering teams to deliver effective solutions.
• Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines, system monitoring, and overall platform reliability.
• Utilize observability tools to monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development tools, and apply them where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing backend systems using Python.
• Strong experience with SaaS application development, including APIs and backend services.
• Experience with web frameworks such as FastAPI or similar.
• Solid understanding of relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of backend architecture, system design, and software development best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure).
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows, including pull requests, code reviews, and CI/CD processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Datadog).
• Experience with Azure-native services and deployment strategies.
• Background in improving CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT).
• Experience contributing to engineering standards, processes, or internal platforms.
• Experience in professional services or workflow-driven environments.

Work Environment & Technology

• Python, FastAPI
• PostgreSQL
• Azure
• GitHub
• CI/CD pipelines
• Observability tools (e.g., Datadog)
• AI-assisted development tools

Success Factors

• Quickly becomes productive within the codebase and contributes meaningful enhancements.
• Improves system reliability, scalability, and maintainability over time.
• Demonstrates strong ownership, collaboration, and technical leadership.
• Positively influences engineering quality through mentorship and best practices.