Senior Python Developer - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Python Developer in the United States.

This role is designed for an experienced Python developer who will play a critical part in maintaining and evolving core APIs that power high-volume, consumer-facing applications. You will work with a large, established codebase, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability across web, mobile, and kiosk platforms. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating complex systems, optimizing SQL queries, and driving backend feature development. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, modernize legacy systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while working in a fully remote environment. Success requires technical mastery, problem-solving skills, and the ability to own key components of an enterprise-grade codebase.

In Short

• Design, develop, and maintain REST API endpoints using Flask.
• Optimize backend performance, including SQL query tuning and caching.
• Work directly with MySQL, writing complex SQL queries.
• Refactor and modernize legacy code, expanding automated test coverage.
• Investigate and resolve complex application bugs.
• Develop new backend functionalities for consumer-facing products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for smooth delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Python developer.
• Strong knowledge of REST API design and development.
• Experience with Flask and OpenAPI specification.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with MySQL.
• Familiarity with caching systems like Redis.
• Problem-solving skills and technical mastery.
• Ability to work in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects.
• Work in a fully remote environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to modernizing legacy systems.
• Expand your technical skills and knowledge.