Job Description
Locations: Bulgaria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Ukraine (Remote)Seniority: SeniorAbout the RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Python Engineer to lead backend development and contribute to building scalable, high-quality systems. While your focus will be backend, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate across the stack, occasionally contributing to frontend features.This role combines technical leadership with a product-focused mindset — you’ll work closely with stakeholders, including the CEO, to translate business needs into robust technical solutions. You’ll rapidly prototype, iterate based on real user feedback, and take ownership of your projects in a fast-moving, experimental environment.What You’ll DoLead backend development: design, implement, and maintain scalable Python systems.Contribute across the stack when needed, including frontend frameworks like Vue.js or React.Collaborate with product and leadership teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.Prototype quickly, iterate based on feedback, and deliver functional systems for fast learning.Monitor production performance, iterate rapidly, and take ownership of technical decisions.Support a culture of speed and experimentation, balancing technical quality with business value.Must Haves4+ years of experience as a Senior Python backend engineerStrong product-focused mindset, solving real user and business problemsProactive, curious, and capable of seeing the bigger pictureAbility to make quick, sound engineering decisions and adapt to changeComfortable working independently with minimal supervisionBased in Europe time zones (GMT+0 to GMT+5)Upper-Intermediate English proficiencyNice to HaveExperience with Python web frameworks like Django or FastAPIEarly-stage startup experienceExperience building LLM or agentic AI systemsFrontend experience with Vue.js or ReactLeadership experienceWhy Join Us💼 Professional Growth: Mentorship, learning opportunities, and hands-on experience building real products💰 Competitive USD-Based Compensation: Reflecting your skills, impact, and contributions🚀 Exciting Projects: Work on backend systems and AI-enabled products in a fast-paced startup environment⏰ Flexibility: Remote work across Europe time zones with hybrid options where applicable
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