Senior Backend Engineer – Python, Databricks

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. Design, develop, and evolve backend services and REST APIs with Python and FastAPI, applying best practices in architecture, security, and maintainability .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • ArgentinaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development with a strong command of Python and FastAPI, focusing on building reliable REST APIs and integrating Azure services. Proficient in SQL database management, automated testing, and CI/CD processes to ensure maintainable and scalable software solutions.

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Python ProgrammingFastAPI DevelopmentAzure SQL Database ManagementDocker ContainerizationCI/CD Pipeline Implementation

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentREST API DesignSQL QueryingData ModelingAutomated TestingAsynchronous ProcessingMessage QueuesError HandlingIdempotencySOLID Principles

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical Documentation

Tools & Technologies

Azure ServicesDatabricksGit Version ControlDockerAzure Service Bus

Industry Keywords

Microservices ArchitectureDistributed SystemsCloud ComputingProduction ServicesMonitoring and Observability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and evolve backend services and REST APIs with Python and FastAPI, applying best practices in architecture, security, and maintainability
Build and operate the communications dispatch service, integrating message queues and external APIs, with idempotency, retries, rate limiting, and error handling mechanisms
Integrate and orchestrate Azure services, databases, third-party APIs, and data processes running on platforms such as Databricks
Design and maintain persistence solutions in Azure SQL, including data modeling, migrations, data integrity, and query optimization
Ensure backend reliability and observability in production through monitoring, tracing, automated testing, and failure recovery mechanisms
Collaborate with development, data, and IT/DevOps teams on technical decisions, component integration, CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and technical documentation
Build data products and machine learning solutions that help companies solve complex business challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in backend development, with demonstrable participation in building, integrating, and operating production services
Strong command of Python and experience building REST APIs with FastAPI or equivalent frameworks
Experience designing modular, maintainable software, applying principles such as SOLID, separation of concerns, and automated testing best practices
Experience integrating APIs and distributed systems, including authentication, error handling, timeouts, retries, and resiliency patterns
Experience with asynchronous processing and messaging systems, using queues, dead-letter handling, and idempotency (e.g., Azure Service Bus or equivalents)
Strong SQL and relational database skills, including modeling, querying, migrations, and ORM usage; SQL Server or Azure SQL preferred
Experience with Docker and deploying containerized services
Hands-on experience with cloud services, preferably Microsoft Azure, including monitoring, Git version control, and participation in continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first culture – work from anywhere
AWS, DBT, Google Cloud, Azure & Databricks certifications fully covered
Birthday off + an extra vacation week (Mutt Week!)
Referral bonuses
Maslow: Monthly credits to spend in our benefits marketplace
Annual Mutters' Trip