Sr. Backend Engineer (Python & Zope)

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of our backend systems built on Zope. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our platform’s architecture is robust, scalable, and meets the needs of a rapidly evolving market. Key Responsibilities ● Architect and Develop: Design, implement, and maintain backend systems using Zope and Python. ● Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize the performance of existing systems, ensuring high availability and reliability. ● Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, following industry best practices. ● Technical Leadership: Mentor junior developers, provide technical guidance, and review code. ● Integration: Collaborate with front-end developers and other teams to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic. ● Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Zope applications. ● Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for system architecture, processes, and workflows. Requirements ● Experience: 10+ years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on Zope and Python. ● Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Zope, including its architecture, components, and customizations. ● Skills: Proficiency in Python programming and related frameworks. ● Database Management: Hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modeling. ● Deployment: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud-based deployments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP). ● Testing: Strong experience in writing unit tests and automated testing frameworks. ● Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a distributed team. Preferred Qualifications ● Familiarity with Plone or other content management systems built on Zope. ● Experience with asynchronous programming and frameworks like AsyncIO. ● Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs. ● Knowledge of security best practices for web applications Time Zone: Eastern 5pm to 2am Remote – Islamabad #J-18808-Ljbffr