The Senior Backend Engineer will design and build scalable backend systems using Python, applying object-oriented principles and cloud-native architectures, particularly with AWS services.
N-iX is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who thrives in building scalable, cloud-native systems. You’ll bring deep Python expertise, strong software design principles, and a solid background in distributed system patterns. This role demands hands-on experience with event-driven architectures and cloud-native AWS services. You’ll help shape critical backend services and infrastructure that are the foundation for our platform.
Responsibilities:
- Design and build scalable backend systems using Python and cloud-native architectures
- Apply object-oriented principles to develop maintainable and modular code
- Architect and implement distributed systems with high availability and fault tolerance
- Build and operate event-driven architectures using tools like Amazon SNS, SQS, EventBridge, and Step Functions
- Leverage AWS-managed services (e.g., Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway) to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions
- Participate in architectural design discussions and influence technical direction
- Write clean, testable code and provide thoughtful code reviews
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions that scale
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong Python skills, with a deep understanding of object-oriented software design
- Experience designing and operating event-driven architectures in production
- Proficient with AWS cloud-native services, including Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, EventBridge, and Step Functions
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, including data consistency, messaging patterns, and failure handling
- A collaborative mindset—you enjoy working closely with others, value team success over individual heroics, and help create an inclusive environment
- Proactive and curious—you take initiative to explore, solve problems, and continuously learn
- A natural mentor and team builder—you care about helping those around you grow
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain ideas and technical details
We offer*:
- Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
- A competitive salary and good compensation package
- Personalized career growth
- Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
- Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
- Education reimbursement
- Memorable anniversary presents
- Corporate events and team buildings
- Other location-specific benefits
*not applicable for freelancers
Top Skills
Api Gateway
Aws Lambda
CloudFormation
DynamoDB
Eventbridge
Python
S3
Step Functions
Terraform
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