Python Backend Engineer

New York 8 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, 47Billion, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Senior Software Engineer (Backend / Cloud) Location: New York, NY (On-site / Hybrid) Type: Full-time Senior Software Engineer to build and scale enterprise-grade, cloud-native backend systems. You ll work on production systems that prioritize performance, reliability, and scalability, collaborating closely with product and infrastructure teams. This role is based in New York and requires regular on-site presence. • Design and build API-first backend services • Architect and scale high-availability production systems • Write clean, modular, maintainable code • Make pragmatic architectural decisions balancing speed and long-term scale • Deploy and operate services in cloud-based, containerized environments • Own systems end-to-end in production Must-Have Skills Python (strong proficiency) FastAPI Experience (highly Preferred) Strong understanding of REST APIs and distributed systems Experience with Docker & Kubernetes in production Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (schema design, query optimization) Experience working in Azure environments (AKS, App Services, CI/CD) We re Looking For • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience • Proven experience building scalable, production-grade systems • Strong backend + architecture mindset • Clear communicator with an ownership mentality • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, on-site environment