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# Senior Python Backend Engineer - Full WFH!

- **Company:** KMC Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Code Review, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Message Broker, Scrum Methodology, RabbitMQ, Ansible, Server Administration, Shell Script, SQLAlchemy, Systems Architecture, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Pytest, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pl4p6d79gv

## About the Role

* 6-8+ years of professional PYTHON development experience.
 * Strong expertise in PYTHON backend development.
 * Hands-on experience building backend services using FastAPI or similar frameworks.
 * Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
 * Strong expertise in LINUX systems and environments.
 * Hands-on experience with LINUX system administration, shell scripting, server configuration, and troubleshooting.
 * Experience with Docker and containerized environments.
 * Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible.
 * Strong experience with automated testing frameworks such as Pytest.
 * Solid understanding of scalable system design and distributed systems.
 * Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.

Nice to Have

 * Experience with RabbitMQ or other message brokers.
 * Experience with Pydantic for data validation and configuration.
 * Experience with SQLAlchemy or similar ORM tools.
 * Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.

Core Tech Stack

PYTHON * LINUX * FastAPI * REST APIs * Docker * Ansible * Pytest * Git

Nice to have: RabbitMQ * Pydantic * SQLAlchemy * CI/CD

## Description

We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer with strong expertise in PYTHON backend development and LINUX systems to join our agile, remote-first engineering team.

You will build, scale, and maintain reliable backend services, APIs, and platform infrastructure while contributing to system architecture, automation, testing, and operational stability.

Work Setup & Schedule

 * 100% Remote
 * Dayshift, * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using PYTHON and FastAPI.
 * Build and optimize high-performance RESTful APIs.
 * Develop clean, modular, and maintainable backend systems.
 * Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions.
 * Manage and configure LINUX-based development and production environments.
 * Perform LINUX server administration, shell scripting, system configuration, and troubleshooting.
 * Containerize applications and environments using Docker.
 * Implement infrastructure automation using Ansible.
 * Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.
 * Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using Pytest.
 * Troubleshoot backend, infrastructure, and production issues.
 * Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
 * Collaborate with Frontend, Product, and Infrastructure teams.


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