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Senior Backend Developer - Python

Location

Bratislava, Slovakia

JobType

full-time

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About the role

In Slovakia (Bratislava or Košice) - We are looking for an independent and motivated backend developer with strong Python expertise who is not afraid of taking ownership of complex tasks, creates working solutions quickly, can creatively come up with innovative ideas, but also knows how and when to use already existing solutions. As a backend developer, you will design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems for complex data applications.


What will be your key responsibilities:

• Become an essential part of AI Shared Services team focused on building comprehensive backend solutions and strategies aligned with business objectives

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend services using FastAPI and Django

• Create and optimize APIs for data-intensive applications

• Implement efficient database models and queries with PostgreSQL

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project needs and communicate technical concepts

• Integrate data from various internal and external sources.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective data solutions.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes

• Write clean, production ready, well-documented and tested code


We work in a HYBRID STYLE of working with possibility of home office, but twice a week we meet in the office for meetings.


What experience should you have:

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar technical fields

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development with Python

• Fluent in English

• Strong proficiency with FastAPI and/or Django web frameworks

• Excellent knowledge of RESTful API design principles

• Solid experience with PostgreSQL or other relational database systems

• Understanding of data modeling, query optimization, and database performance tuning

• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working in cross-functional teams

• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders


Nice to have:

• Experience with agile work (Scrum, Kanban)

• Working knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and related deployment tools (helm, jenkins)

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, MicroStrategy)


Benefits that make you happy

  • Annual bonus
  • Fully paid meal vouchers
  • Mobile phone also for private use
  • Discounts for selected Telekom products
  • Supplementary pension saving contribution
  • Cafeteria system of benefits/Multisport card
  • Sick days
  • Sports club & Health days
  • Teambuildings, summer & Christmas party
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Referral program
  • Flexible working time

Skills

Python
Power BI
Agile
backend
business objectives
communication skills
containerization
cross-functional
data modeling
data solutions
data visualization
database
Django
Docker
FastAPI
Git
Helm
Jenkins
Kanban
Kubernetes
PostgreSQL
version control
RESTful