Senior Backend Engineer - Python

gramian consulting • Kenya
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AI Summary

Design and implement real-world services as modular APIs using Python. Focus on engineering excellence, scalable system design, and robust database design. Collaborate with a team to build high-performing systems.

Key Highlights
Design and implement real-world services as modular APIs
Implement test-driven development approach
Collaborate with a team to build high-performing systems
Work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading Tech companies
Technical Skills Required
Python Test Driven Development (TDD) API design Database schema design Data modeling
Benefits & Perks
Fully remote work environment
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects

Job Description


Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

Role Overview

This project is being delivered for one of the Silicon Valley Tech giants and we are looking for a high-caliber backend Engineer with deep proficiency in Python and a proven track record of designing and building large systems at speed. This role focuses on implementing real-world services (e.g., Gmail, Jira) as modular APIs using a test-driven approach, with an emphasis on engineering excellence, scalable system design, crisp documentation, and robust database design.

Commitments Required: 8 hours per day with an overlap of 4 hours with PST. Employment type: Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave)

Duration of contract: 9 months

Location: India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Bangladesh, Turkey, Mexico

Three rounds of interviews (60 min technical + 30 min technical + 30 min cultural discussion)

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Designing and Implementing real-world services as modular, production-ready APIs
  • Creating and maintaining excellent, developer-friendly documentation
  • Following a strict Test Driven Development approach — tests first, code second
  • Building at maximum velocity without compromising on reliability or maintainability
  • Designing and iterating on scalable database schemas for each service integration

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with practical, production-grade Python development
  • Strong understanding of system design principles
  • Proven ability to design modular, high-performance APIs and manage the complete API lifecycle
  • Hands-on experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
  • Strong fundamentals in database schema design and data modeling
  • Demonstrated ownership of technical decisions, with the ability to explain and justify trade-offs
  • Excellent technical communication skills — able to explain design, document APIs and collaborate effectivelyacross team
  • Able to work at a rapid pace without sacrificing clarity or correctness
  • [Bonus] Familiarity with LLM function calling protocols and paradigms

Benefits

  • Work in a fully remote environment
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading Tech companies

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