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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Python Engineer - **Company:** FLIFF INC. - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Software Code Optimization, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Command-Query Responsibility Segregation (Software Development), DevOps, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Message Broker, NoSQL, Prometheus, SQL Databases, Data Logging, ReactJS, System Availability, Grafana, Caching, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Low Latency, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Data Management, Front End Software Development, Asynchronous Programming, Event Sourcing, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pouaafall1 ## About the Role * 5+ years of professional Python backend development experience with a proven track record of ownership and successful delivery * Solid Django experience (not necessarily expert level), with asynchronous programming skills (asyncio) * Production experience with Apache Kafka * Strong experience with distributed systems (microservices or similar architecture) * Experience deploying and managing containerized applications (Docker); Kubernetes experience is a plus * Familiarity with any cloud provider (AWS preferred) * Proficient with SQL databases, especially PostgreSQL; NoSQL is a plus * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation * Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent) * Strong problem-solving skills and comfort doing code reviews * Prior experience working with systems supporting 1M+ users is a strong plus * Comfortable working in Agile teams * Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to shipping high-quality software * Willingness to participate in on-call rotations Nice to Have * Exposure to event sourcing or CQRS patterns * Familiarity with frontend technologies (React) * Knowledge of big data tools (Flink, NiFi) * Exposure to infrastructure as code tools like Terraform * Practical knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes * Experience in sports/betting industries ## Description We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to own, design, build, and maintain high-performance distributed backend systems serving millions of users. You will be accountable for end-to-end delivery of scalable, reliable, and low-latency solutions using Python, Django, and Kafka. ⓘ View potential timezone restrictions This role requires full working-hour alignment with Central European Time (CET ±2 hours) to enable daily, real-time collaboration with our Sofia-based team. We are only considering candidates located within this time zone range. Applicants outside CET ±2 hours will not be considered. 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