Backend Engineer

Job Title: Backend Engineer

Job Type: Full-time, Contractor

Location: Remote

About Us:

Our mission at micro1 is to match the most talented people in the world with their dream jobs. If you are looking to be at the forefront of AI innovation and work with some of the fastest-growing companies in Silicon Valley, we invite you to apply for a role. By joining the micro1 community, your resume will become visible to top industry leaders, unlocking access to the best career opportunities on the market.

Job Summary:

Join our customer's team as a Backend Engineer, where you will design, develop, and maintain innovative backend systems powering next-generation applications. Leverage your expertise in Python and cloud-native technologies to build robust, scalable services in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about backend excellence and eager to learn, this is your perfect next step.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Python, Flask, and SQL.
• Implement and manage RESTful APIs to support front-end and external integrations.
• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on AWS and Kubernetes platforms.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers and cross-functional team members to ensure seamless and efficient system integration.
• Optimize backend performance, scalability, and reliability to support growing user and data demands.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software and infrastructure issues.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement and share knowledge within the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience with Python development and frameworks such as Flask and FastAPI.
• Strong understanding of SQL, with production experience using MySQL databases.
• Hands-on expertise deploying and managing applications on AWS and Kubernetes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and collaboration.
• Experience building, documenting, and maintaining REST APIs.
• Demonstrated ability to work remotely and independently while thriving in a collaborative team setting.
• Proactive attitude with a hunger to learn, adapt, and rapidly master new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
• Previous experience working in agile and distributed teams.
• Knowledge of system monitoring, logging, and performance tuning tools.