Senior Backend Developer (Python, Microservices, GenAI - 82890)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize backend services and APIs for ExtremeCloud - Applications, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and real-time performance.
• Design and implement robust distributed systems using Python and FastAPI, ensuring high scalability and performance optimization.
• Collaborate closely with ML Scientists and ML Engineers to integrate machine learning models into scalable, production-ready systems.
• Manage and optimize workflows using DAGs, ensuring seamless integration and operation of asynchronous tasks and queue management.
• Ensure the development and execution of automated tests, maintaining high standards of quality and system reliability.
• Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for service management and deployment, facilitating continuous integration and delivery.
• Conduct performance benchmarking and architecture design reviews to continually enhance system capabilities.
• Implement and maintain security best practices across all backend operations.
• Mentor junior developers and promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Document technical processes and communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Python with an in-depth knowledge of advanced features and libraries.
• Expert knowledge of FastAPI and experience designing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing sync/async microservices and distributed system architectures.
• Experience with distributed computing.
• Proven ability to handle big data, optimize workflows, and improve system performance.
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructures such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Experience in developing and maintaining cloud-based distributed computing and processing technologies like Kafka, Redis and RabbitMQ.
• Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Experience with load testing tools and techniques.