Backend Developer

Backend Development

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance APIs using Python and Django
• Contribute to backend services written in Golang where performance and concurrency are critical
• Define and optimize PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and indexes for efficiency and scalability
• Integrate with third-party APIs and external systems
• Ensure robust authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps

• Manage and optimize AWS environments (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, API Gateway, ECS)
• Automate deployments using CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, or similar)
• Apply infrastructure-as-code practices (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Monitor, log, and troubleshoot distributed systems in production environments

AI-Driven Development

• Actively collaborate with AI coding assistants (Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot) to generate, refactor, and maintain production-quality code - aiming for at least 75% of development to be AI-assisted
• Design effective prompts, review AI outputs, and ensure generated code meets performance, scalability, and maintainability standards
• Focus on architecture, orchestration, and refinement of AI-generated code
• Continuously evolve internal best practices for human-AI collaboration

Collaboration & Quality

• Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend developers, designers, and product owners
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code aligned with project goals

Do you have experience in Terraform?, * 3+ years of experience in backend development with production-ready applications

• Languages: Strong proficiency in Python and Django, with working knowledge of Golang
• Databases: Solid experience with PostgreSQL, query optimization, and migrations
• APIs: Proven experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Cloud: Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, etc.)
• DevOps: Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
• Testing: Knowledge of testing frameworks (PyTest, unittest)
• Collaboration: Proficient with Git and agile development practices
• Languages: Fluent in English (C1 required). Italian is a plus

At Kenos Technology we are looking for a Backend Developer with over 3 years of experience, advanced knowledge of Python, Django, and Golang, and a strong enthusiasm for AI-assisted development. This is an on-site position in Barcelona.