Back-End Engineer (Python)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Back-End Engineer (Python) based in Germany.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the backbone of a global platform enabling companies to hire and manage talent across borders with ease. You will be part of a fast-growing, remote-first engineering organization building scalable systems that power payroll, compliance, benefits, and workforce infrastructure worldwide. Working in cross-functional squads, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to design and deliver reliable backend services.

The environment is highly collaborative and distributed across multiple time zones, requiring strong communication and ownership. You will work with modern technologies and AI-assisted development workflows as part of everyday engineering practice. This is a high-impact role for a backend engineer eager to grow in a product-driven, international tech environment.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain fast, secure, and scalable Python-based APIs used across frontend and backend systems
• Build and integrate microservices and third-party services to support a global workforce management platform
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and design to deployment and production support
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and deliver new features
• Contribute to technical discussions, architecture decisions, and backend engineering best practices
• Use AI-powered development tools to accelerate delivery while ensuring code quality, reliability, and maintainability
• Write technical documentation, API specifications, and contribute to clear system design documentation
• Support continuous improvement of backend systems, focusing on performance, scalability, and security

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend or software development roles
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks such as FastAPI
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, with knowledge of gRPC or GraphQL being a plus
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational and/or non-relational databases
• Ability to design, document, and communicate technical solutions effectively in a remote environment
• Experience working in collaborative, asynchronous teams with strong written communication skills
• Familiarity with API documentation standards such as OpenAPI/Swagger
• Proactive, self-driven mindset with a strong willingness to learn and take ownership

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

• Remote-first working environment with asynchronous collaboration culture
• Flexibility to work from abroad for short periods
• Strong opportunities for professional growth in a fast-scaling global company
• Provision of all necessary work equipment from day one
• Exposure to modern engineering practices and AI-assisted development workflows
• Collaborative and international team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven platform enabling global employment

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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