Senior Backend Python Developer

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Backend Python Developer to take ownership of product development across backend systems. You’ll work across the full development lifecycle — from architecture and implementation through to deployment — partnering closely with Product and Engineering.

• Strong hands‑on experience with Python in production environments
• 8+ years of experience building scalable, high‑quality software applications
• Deep understanding of backend architecture and RESTful API design
• Strong experience with relational databases (Postgre
  
  SQL preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with AWS
• Proven ability to design, build, and ship end‑to‑end features independently

• Type Script
• PHP
• Basic familiarity with Java Script
• Elasticsearch
• Snowflake or modern data warehousing platforms
• Familiarity with GCP

Product Development:

• Lead the development efforts, taking ownership of the entire product lifecycle from ideation to implementation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including product managers and engineers, to deliver high‑quality products.

Technical Leadership:

• Apply expertise in technologies to drive the adoption of new architectures and design patterns for our products.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Innovation and Best Practices:

• Actively contribute to the evolution of our technical stack, ensuring it aligns with industry standards and supports scalability and maintainability.

Cross‑Functional

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure backend systems effectively support product requirements.

🌟 Core Experience & Technical Skills

• Extensive
  
  Experience:
  
  8+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer delivering high‑quality, scalable applications.
• Mandatory Backend Expertise:
  Proven, in‑depth experience with Python
• Database Proficiency:
  Strong experience with relational databases, specifically Postgre
  
  SQL (Postgres).
• Search & Indexing:
  Direct experience designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions using Elasticsearch.
• Cloud Computing:
  Hands‑on experience with AWS (mandatory), with familiarity with GCP as a bonus.
• Data Warehouse (Nice to Have):
  Experience working with modern data warehousing solutions like Snowflake.

🏗️ Architecture & Design

• Component Design:
  Experience with a shared component design paradigm utilizing controller‑based patterns.
• Application Implementation:
  Proven track record of implementing applications effectively using established style guides and detailed wireframes.
• Backend Principles:
  Strong understanding of backend architecture principles and best practices for RESTful design.

📈 Development Methodologies & Teamwork

• Agile Development:
  Comfortable working in Agile environments and proficient in Test‑Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
• Collaboration:
  
  Highly team‑oriented and collaborative, with the proven capacity to mentor junior team members and elevate team skill levels.
• Leadership & Communication:
  Demonstrated leadership ability combined with excellent written and verbal English skills.

Mozaiq is a fully remote team with roots in the US and Eastern Europe. We build powerful, cross‑functional teams that support some of the most sophisticated tech and marketing organizations in the world.

🌐 Global Family: A tight‑knit, multicultural, remote‑first team

💼 Meaningful Work:
Support world‑class brands and products

🤝 Inclusive Culture:
We prioritize collaboration, clarity, and growth

• 🌍 Work from anywhere
• ⏳ Flexible hours
• 🏝 Paid time off + holidays
• 🛫 Team offsites
• 🩺 Subsidised Health insurance