Python Backend Engineer

Role overview Build production-ready Python services for APIs, automation, data-facing applications, and integrations. The role combines implementation with sound service design, testing, and operational readiness so that the resulting systems can be maintained and supported by a team.

Responsibilities - Develop backend services and APIs in Python, defining suitable data models and service boundaries. - Integrate with third-party APIs and internal systems. - Implement background jobs, workflows, and automation where useful. - Add tests and improve service reliability, performance, and observability. - Work with data, AI, frontend, and DevOps colleagues; contribute to planning and design reviews. - Document interfaces and operational behavior, and promote Python practices that work beyond standalone scripts.

Requirements - Strong experience with Python in production systems. - Experience with FastAPI, Django, Flask, or an equivalent framework. - Solid understanding of APIs, asynchronous patterns, and databases. - Familiarity with testing and packaging. - Good Git and collaboration habits, plus security-aware development. - Ability to explain technical trade-offs and work across product and engineering needs.

Nice to have Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery or RQ, Docker, AWS, or services related to data and AI.

Benefits and work setup Part-time role, fully remote from Egypt, with flexible hours and collaboration overlap; Cairo office access is available when needed. Benefits include paid annual and sick leave, performance bonuses, annual salary reviews, learning and certification support, conference opportunities, equipment and internet support, medical insurance, mentorship, and exposure to projects across industries.