We are looking for a Senior Python Backend Engineer with strong experience in building scalable APIs, microservices, and data-driven backend systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python, distributed systems, and performance optimisation, along with exposure to modern cloud-native architectures. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and REST APIs using Python Build microservices-based architectures for high-availability systems Develop frameworks and reusable components for scalable, observable, and extensible applications Handle large-scale data processing and transformation Optimise system performance, including I/O operations, concurrency, and latency Troubleshoot and resolve issues in distributed production environments Ensure implementation of secure coding practices and API security standards Collaborate across teams to deliver robust and production-ready systems Technical Requirements (Must Have) 7+ years of experience in Python backend development Strong expertise in Python 3.x Hands-on experience with Flask, FastAPI, or Django (REST APIs) Solid understanding of: Asynchronous programming (asyncio, multiprocessing) Concurrency and parallel processing Experience with microservices architecture Strong database experience: MongoDB (mandatory) PostgreSQL or other relational databases Experience in performance tuning, debugging, and monitoring Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and distributed systems troubleshooting Security & Architecture Strong understanding of microservices security Hands-on experience with: OAuth2 JWT-based authentication API gateways Knowledge of encryption, secure API design, and access control mechanisms Experience building resilient and fault-tolerant systems Good to Have Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) Experience integrating AI/ML models into backend systems Knowledge of load balancing and system scaling strategies Exposure to observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing) Domain Experience Experience in Banking / Financial Services / Fintech preferred Understanding of enterprise-grade systems and compliance standards Soft Skills Ability to drive technical decisions across teams Strong ownership and accountability Effective communication with technical and business stakeholders Self-driven and capable of working in high-pressure environments What This Role Really Demands This is not a basic Python developer role. You are expected to: Build production-grade systems , not just APIs Understand system design, scaling, and failures Work in complex distributed environments Take ownership beyond coding Benefits Competitive salary package Health insurance Annual leave as per UAE law Opportunity to work on scalable enterprise systems Career growth and learning opportunities Collaborative engineering environment Exposure to modern technologies and architectures