Senior Python Engineer
Who we are:
Adaptiq is a technology hub specializing in building, scaling, and supporting R&D teams for high-end, fast-growing product companies in a wide range of industries.
About the Product:
The AI-driven SaaS platform developed by our client, which is a worldwide leader in the ad-tech and comparison sector. Its adaptable solution empowers advertisers by pinpointing high-intent audiences through advanced big data analytics. It spans various industries, delivering predictive insights and data-backed marketing strategies designed to drive growth. With its robust capabilities, the platform enables brands to enhance their marketing effectiveness, optimize customer engagement, and maximize conversion rates.
About the Role:
We're looking for a passionate Senior Backend (Python) Developer to help shape the future of an innovative get-paid-to platform from the ground up. As an early team member, you'll have unprecedented influence on the product direction while working remotely with a Senior collaborative team. You'll own the end-to-end development of Backend and tackle exciting technical challenges.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of something big from its early stages – perfect for a developer who thrives on autonomy, loves seeing their code make an immediate impact, and wants to grow alongside a promising startup.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build the Backend architecture from the ground up ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
- Take part in architecture decision-making, design and develop functional solutions, and proactively addressing challenges.
- Drive technical excellence and quality, taking ownership of technical decisions.
- Thrive in a dynamic startup environment, where independence, adaptability, and speed are key.
- Ensure the application remains responsive and high-performing while maintaining scalability to accommodate a growing user base.
Required Competence and Skills:
- 6+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer working with Python
- Experience working with at least 2 Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, Flask, CherryPy, etc.
- Experience working with gRPC and message queues
- Experience with both rational and non-rational databases
- Experience with Redis and Docker
- Experience with cloud solutions such as AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) or GCP
- Experience with ORM and writing plain queries
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Experience working with production environments
- Experience developing scalable systems serving a large user base
- Proven track record of working in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Familiarity with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience working with OpenTelemetry, DataDog, OpenSearch, or similar tools
- Experience with PyTest
Why Us?
We provide 20 days of vacation leave per calendar year (plus official national holidays of a country you are based in).
We provide full accounting and legal support in all countries we operate.
We utilize a fully remote work model with a powerful workstation and co-working space in case you need it.
We offer a highly competitive package with yearly performance and compensation reviews.
Top Skills
What We Do
Power up your business with product-driven teams in Europe.
We are experts in establishing and scaling R&D teams for high-end,
fast-growing product companies in a wide range of industries.
We have more than 10 years of experience and proven track-records of building lasting relationships with clients, scaling operational efficiency and human-touch management.
