Backend Engineer, Python

The Oakleaf Group

full-time

Posted on: 10/9/2025

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

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About the role

Develop clean, efficient, and scalable Python code for back-end applications
Design and implement functional requirements and modular software components
Architect and build high-performance, low-latency, and highly available applications
Design database schemas and integrate multiple component applications into a unified system
Write well-tested, maintainable, and readable code following best practices
Debug and optimize applications to ensure reliability and performance
Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate designs into functional features
Integrate front-end elements with server-side logic
Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality and share knowledge across the team
Lead software design reviews for junior developers, providing guidance on architecture and best practices
Support test automation through thoughtful software design

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role, with a proven track record in designing and implementing complex back-end systems
Strong software design skills including modular architecture and back-end database design
Proficient in Python and familiar with frameworks such as Flask, Django, or CherryPy
Experience with front-end technologies like JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 is a plus
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) in fast-paced settings
Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in developer communities is a plus
Knowledge of additional back-end languages like Node.js, Java, or Ruby is beneficial
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and asynchronous messaging (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)
Experience with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB), including schema design and query optimization
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable

Benefits

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