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Python Backend Developer

INNERLUXES / Engineering · Backend

Remote — Worldwide Full-time Competitive salary Mid, Senior Level 3+ years exp

About the Role

We're hiring a Python Backend Developer to build high-performance APIs, data pipelines, and server-side systems for INNERLUXES clients. You'll work on diverse projects — from SaaS platforms and laboratory diagnostic tools to AI-powered automation engines. If you love writing clean, testable Python and designing systems that scale, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Django, FastAPI, or Flask
  • Architect scalable database schemas and optimize queries for PostgreSQL and MongoDB
  • Build asynchronous task processing systems using Celery, Redis, and message queues
  • Implement authentication and authorization systems (OAuth 2.0, JWT, RBAC)
  • Write comprehensive unit and integration tests with pytest
  • Design and implement data pipelines for ETL workflows and analytics
  • Collaborate with frontend developers to define API contracts and optimize payload efficiency
  • Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and technical documentation

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional Python development experience in backend roles
  • Strong proficiency with at least one Python web framework (Django, FastAPI, or Flask)
  • Solid experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and ORM tools
  • Understanding of asynchronous programming patterns and task queues (Celery, asyncio)
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud deployment (AWS or GCP)
  • Experience with version control (Git), code review practices, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI)
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a test-driven development mindset

Nice to Have

  • Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Familiarity with data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy)
  • Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)
  • Experience with serverless deployments (AWS Lambda, API Gateway)
  • Background in fintech, healthcare, or SaaS product development

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with performance bonuses
  • 100% remote work — work from anywhere in the world
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • $3,000/year learning & development budget
  • Unlimited PTO and flexible working hours
  • Work with modern Python ecosystem tools