Senior Python Engineer, DataFeed Team

Fliff Inc

Senior Python Engineer developing core systems for Fliff's sports data platform. Focus on data correctness, real-time experiences, and collaborating with teams supporting sports events.

Posted 7/20/2026contractRemote • 🇵🇱 PolandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Python and Django for backend service development, with a strong focus on data correctness and system resilience. Proficient in managing production systems, integrating external APIs, and ensuring real-time data processing.

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Python ProgrammingDjango FrameworkApache KafkaSQL and PostgreSQLAsynchronous Programming

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Hard Skills

Python ProgrammingDjango FrameworkAsynchronous ProgrammingApache KafkaSQLPostgreSQLAPI IntegrationData Pipeline ManagementDistributed SystemsMonitoring and Debugging

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingClear CommunicationOwnership Mindset

Industry Keywords

Sports DataReal-Time Data ProcessingData CorrectnessEdge CasesFailure Modes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheDistributed SystemsDjangoKafkaPostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help build and evolve core systems behind Fliff’s sports data platform
Work close to the domain: sports events, leagues, teams, players, markets, odds, etc.
Ensure correct, timely, observable, and resilient data when external feeds behave unpredictably
Support real-time experiences across Fliff and help teams move faster with confidence

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of strong production experience with Python
Experience designing and operating backend services in production
Solid Django experience (not necessarily expert level), with asynchronous programming skills (asyncio)
Production experience with Apache Kafka
Solid understanding of APIs, distributed systems, async processing, and data pipelines
Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases, especially PostgreSQL
Experience integrating with external APIs, feeds, or third-party data providers
Ability to reason carefully about data correctness, edge cases, and failure modes
Experience with monitoring, logging, alerting, and debugging production systems
A senior ownership mindset: you can break down ambiguous problems, make pragmatic technical decisions, and communicate clearly
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort doing code reviews
Willingness to participate in on-call rotations

Benefits

Comp & perks

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
Team oriented culture that values diversity
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement