Senior Backend Python Engineer (Cloud & Microservices)

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📌 Position: Senior Backend Python Engineer (Cloud & Microservices)

📍 Location: 100% Remote – Based in Egypt

🕘 Job Type: Full-time (180 hours per month / 45 hours per week)

💰 Salary: Competitive USD-based salary (based on experience)

💻 Equipment: Company-provided laptop and required work equipment

🌍 Language: Excellent English communication skills are required

🎓 Experience: 5+ years of professional software development

🕒 Working Hours: Aligned with USA Time Zone

🚀 Start Date: Immediate

💼 Industry: Digital Products & Software Solutions

📅 Working Days: Monday to Friday

🔎 About the Role

We are hiring a highly skilled Python Engineer to work on building scalable, cloud-native applications and data-driven platforms used by international clients.

This role goes beyond traditional web development — you will contribute to designing modern architectures, building microservices, and developing systems that power advanced digital products.

You will work closely with cross-functional global teams including Product Managers, Architects, Data Engineers, and QA specialists to deliver high-performance, production-grade software.

⚙️ Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services using Python (FastAPI / Flask)
• Build scalable RESTful APIs following OpenAPI standards
• Work within microservices-based architectures deployed on cloud platforms
• Implement clean, maintainable, and testable code across the full SDLC
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical planning
• Develop automated tests (unit, integration, functional) to ensure reliability
• Collaborate with distributed international teams in Agile environments
• Optimize database performance and data-driven workflows
• Integrate with third-party services and external platforms
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices and processes

🧩 Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Python development in production environments
• Experience building APIs using FastAPI or Flask
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design
• Experience using SQLAlchemy or similar ORM tools
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience deploying applications on AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Experience working with Docker and containerized environments

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• Familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s), Helm, or similar orchestration tools
• Experience writing automated tests using pytest
• Strong knowledge of Git-based development workflows
• Experience integrating with external / third-party systems

➕ Nice to Have

• Experience working with Databricks, Spark, or data platforms
• Exposure to Azure services such as Synapse, Azure SQL, or Cosmos DB
• Experience with stream/data processing systems
• Experience working on data-oriented or analytics-heavy products
• Familiarity with React or Vue.js is a plus (not core requirement)

Why Join Fekra?

🏆 ISO-Certified & ISTQB Platinum Partner – Be part of a globally recognized company.

🌍 100% Remote – Work from anywhere!

💰 Competitive Salary

🚀 Exciting Projects – Work on cutting-edge fintech and cloud-based applications.

📈 Career Growth – Enjoy continuous learning and professional development.

💡 Flexible Work Options – Part-time and full-time remote opportunities.

🤝 Collaborative Culture – Join a dynamic, supportive, and innovative team.