Join Us as a Senior Python Backend Engineer at Praktika! Are you an experienced backend developer with a passion for Python and a drive to innovate in the EdTech and AI / LLM space? If you excel in designing robust, scalable backend systems and are eager to revolutionize language learning with AI, we want you on our team! That's what you'll be doing daily: Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services with REST API and websocket inferfaces using ASGI frameworks like FastAPI and websockets frameworks. Architect and implement complex databases with a strong understanding of SQL (Postgres) and No-SQL technologies. Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following the principles of clean architecture. Write comprehensive tests using frameworks such as Pytest to ensure reliability and facilitate continuous integration and deployment. Collaborate and share knowledge with frontend developers to integrate API services. Engage with AI and educational experts to develop a data-driven approach for language learning. Contribute to the design and implementation of event-driven architecture using message brokers like Kafka or similar. Utilize Docker for containerization and orchestration of our services. Work with AWS infrastructure and leverage DevOps practices to improve and scale our platform. You would be a great fit for the role if you have the following: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend development with a strong grasp of Python. Proven track record with ASGI frameworks such as FastAPI, Starlette, or similar. Experience with SQLAlchemy or other ORM technologies. Significant knowledge of developing, maintaining and optimising both SQL and No-SQL databases. Experience with microservice and event-driven architectures, including architecture design skills Solid understanding of clean architecture principles and writing testable code. Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments. AWS infrastructure and DevOps experience are considered a significant asset. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment. Excellent English skills, both written and spoken. Keen interest and a genuine passion for technology in education. Why should you join Praktika: Be part of the story of one of the fastest-growing early-stage consumer AI companies globally Work with a highly ambitious team using the best technologies on the market Drive innovation and make a significant impact in the AI and education sectors Competitive salary Flexibility to work remotely Health and wellness benefits to support your overall well-being Opportunity for rapid career growth and personal development Access to an AI toolkit including ChatGPT, Copilot, and other productivity tools Annual educational budget of up to $1,000