Backend Developer
The Lead Backend Developer will design, develop, and maintain backend services and microservices using Python and Microsoft Azure. The role involves implementing CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, and collaborating within an Agile team.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong commercial experience as a Python Backend Developer
- Hands-on experience with Azure
- Experience with FastAPI and/or Django
- Experience designing RESTful APIs and scalable microservice architectures
- Understanding of CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment pipelines
- Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes in production
- Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling
- Understanding of cloud architecture patterns, scalability, and performance optimization
- Familiarity with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing practices
- Proficiency with Git
- Awareness of security best practices in cloud and backend environments
Nice to have
- Experience with Databricks or other big-data/data engineering platforms
- Commercial experience with Golang
- Full-stack skills, especially with React
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems
Full description
Growth through diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an ethical business, we do what is right - including ensuring equal opportunities and fostering a safe, respectful workplace for each of us. We believe diversity fuels both personal and business growth. We're committed to building an inclusive community where all our people thrive regardless of their backgrounds, identities, or other personal characteristics.
Tasks:
Core Responsibilities of a Lead Backend Developer:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python.
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Work with Microsoft Azure (priority) to design, deploy, and manage cloud solutions.(Experience with GCP is acceptable as an alternative.)
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows.
- Work with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
- Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum team and participate in code reviews, planning, and architecture discussions.
What We’re Looking for:
- Strong commercial experience as a Python Backend Developer (mid-senior level).
- Hands-on experience with Azure (App Services, Functions, AKS, Storage, etc.).
- Experience with FastAPI and/or Django.
- Proven experience designing RESTful APIs and scalable microservice architectures.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
- Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes in production.
- Comfortable working in English and collaborating in cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling.
- Understanding of cloud architecture patterns, scalability, and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing practices.
- Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
- Awareness of security best practices in cloud and backend environments.
- Experience with Databricks or other big-data/data engineering platforms.
- Commercial experience with Golang.
- Full-stack skills, especially with React.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, Azure Service Bus, etc.).
What Will Set You Apart:
Missing one or two of these qualifications? We still want to hear from you! If you bring a positive mindset, we'll provide an environment where you feel valued and empowered to learn and grow.
We offer:
- Stable employment. On the market since 2008, 1800+ talents currently on board in 7 global sites.