Back-End Engineer (Python)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Develop and document fast, secure and easy-to-use APIs consumed by front-end and back-end applications
• ▹Build effective integrations with other applications and third-party software
• ▹Participate in the full implementation cycle from design to rollout
• ▹Use AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) as a standard part of the workflow
• ▹Collaborate with engineers and the product manager to plan and implement new features
• ▹Participate in the Back-End Engineering Chapter and contribute to architecture discussions

Requirements

• ▹Minimum of 3 years in a software development role
• ▹Good command of Python and one of its frameworks, preferably FastAPI
• ▹Experience implementing microservices
• ▹Knowledge of API design with REST, gRPC, GraphQL and documentation with OpenAPI/Swagger
• ▹Good command of SQL and experience with common data store solutions
• ▹Ability to design and document technical solutions prior to implementation
• ▹Ability to communicate effectively in a remote environment

Nice to have

• ▹Familiarity with AI coding assistants and a disciplined workflow around them
• ▹Familiarity with TDD, especially important when working with AI-generated code
• ▹Experience working on a SaaS platform or a custom-built product
• ▹Knowledge of Online Payment, Payroll or Invoicing domains
• ▹Some experience in Java and Spring Boot
• ▹Understanding of security and application performance concepts

Soft skills

About the company

Remote People builds the infrastructure to power borderless teams by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes and compliance, enabling businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly.