Senior Backend Developer - Python - Bratislava

Main responsibilities:  

• Become an essential part of AI Shared Services team focused on building comprehensive backend solutions and strategies aligned with business objectives
• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend services using FastAPI and Django
• Create and optimize APIs for data-intensive applications
• Implement efficient database models and queries with PostgreSQL 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project needs and communicate technical concepts 
• Integrate data from various internal and external sources. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective data solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes
• Write clean, production ready, well-documented and tested code

We work in a HYBRID STYLE of working with possibility of home office, but twice a week we meet in the office for meetings.

The published salary is the minimum possible offer.
The starting salary may be higher depending on the extent of fulfillment of the employee's requirements (education, language skills, required practice, personality assumptions and skills).

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar technical fields
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development with Python
• Fluent in English
• Strong proficiency with FastAPI and/or Django web frameworks
• Excellent knowledge of RESTful API design principles
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL or other relational database systems
• Understanding of data modeling, query optimization, and database performance tuning
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have:
• Experience with agile work (Scrum, Kanban)
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and related deployment tools (helm, jenkins)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, MicroStrategy)

• Annual bonus
• Fully paid meal vouchers
• Mobile phone also for private use
• Discounts for selected Telekom products
• Supplementary pension saving contribution
• Cafeteria system of benefits/Multisport card
• Sick days
• Sports club & Health days
• Teambuildings, summer & Christmas party
• Opportunities for career growth
• Referral program
• Flexible working time