Backend Engineer, Python

Gorilla - Energy data applications

full-time

Posted on: 9/22/2025

Origin: • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Mid-LevelSenior

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsPythonShell ScriptingTCP/IPUnix

About the role

Scale and maintain infrastructure behind the data platform serving energy companies.
Deliver high-performance, distributed SaaS solutions for pricing, forecasting, and analytics.
Contribute to the reliability, scalability, and performance of backend systems handling millions of data points.
Build and evolve backend focusing on data infrastructure, distributed systems, and service reliability.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, QA, and fellow engineers to deliver robust backend services.
Develop and maintain backend software in Python prioritizing performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Implement new features and extend existing systems while maintaining high engineering standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to support platform stability and uptime.
Review code and contribute to a culture of high-quality, maintainable engineering practices.
Write documentation for peers and internal users to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing.

Proven experience of +5 years as a Backend Engineer in Agile development environments.
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with object-oriented, functional, and event-driven programming paradigms.
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms and their practical applications.
Experience working in Unix-based environments, including shell scripting and basic system administration tasks.
Understanding of version control (Git), branching strategies, and code review processes.
Familiarity with AWS and deploying services in cloud environments.
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, HTTP) and distributed systems.
Experience working with databases and understanding their operational characteristics.
Good problem-solving and debugging skills with strong attention to detail.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Awareness of security best practices in backend development.
Growth mindset and ability to adapt quickly to new tools and technologies.
Legal right to work in Belgium, Germany, or the UK (no visa sponsorship).