Senior Software Engineer(Python)

TalentOla • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Python backend development and cloud-native architectures. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust backend services and APIs, modeling complex data relationships using graph databases, and deploying and operating services on AWS. This role involves contributing to system design, implementing CI/CD pipelines, writing high-quality code, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also play a key role in troubleshooting production issues, optimizing system performance, and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

• 8+ Years of experience
• Strong expertise in Python backend development with hands-on experience in frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django for building scalable APIs and enterprise applications.
• Practical experience working with Graph Databases such as Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, or similar technologies, including graph data modeling and querying using Cypher, Gremlin, or SPARQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services including compute, storage, networking, monitoring, identity, and database services such as Lambda, EC2, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Neptune, CloudWatch, and IAM.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, distributed systems, and event-driven application development.
• Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
• Hands-on experience with source control, CI/CD workflows, Docker containers, automated testing frameworks, and deployment best practices.
• Strong debugging, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and system design capabilities.
• Experience working on Data Analytics solutions and data-driven application development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Go (Golang) for building microservices and backend tooling.
• Understanding of .NET-based applications and backend architecture patterns.
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code for AWS deployments.
• Hands-on exposure to Kubernetes (EKS), Helm, and container orchestration platforms.
• Experience with messaging and streaming platforms such as Kafka, SQS/SNS, and Kinesis.
• Knowledge of cloud security, networking concepts, and AWS best practices.
• Technical certification in multiple technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
• Model and query complex relationships using Graph Databases such as Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, or similar.
• Architect, deploy, and operate cloud-native services on AWS (Lambda, EC2/ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, RDS/DynamoDB/Neptune, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.).
• Contribute to system design discussions, architectural reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automation, observability (logging/metrics/tracing), and deployment best practices.
• Write scalable, clean, well-tested, and maintainable code.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including frontend, DevOps, and data/ML.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance, reliability, and cost.
• Mentor junior/mid-level engineers and promote engineering best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree