.Role Overview
We are looking for a dedicated Backend Software Developer to join our agile engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for building, scaling, and maintaining the core backend systems that power our platform and internal tooling. You will focus on delivering highquality, reliable services with strong architectural foundations, ensuring system stability and long-term maintainability.
• Enjoy unlimited MadMax Coffee
- Diverse learning & growth opportunities • Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
• Above standard leaves
You will work extensively with Python-based services, contributing to API development, infrastructure automation, and Linux-based environments. This role requires a strong engineering mindset, with an emphasis on clean architecture, automated testing, and operational reliability.
Team Collaboration & Training
- Work within an agile, remote-first engineering team • Collaborate with frontend developers, product teams, and infrastructure engineers • Participate in sprint planning, technical discussions, and code reviews • Contribute to documentation and internal knowledge sharing
Shift & Availability Requirements
• Remote role based in the Philippines
- Working hours aligned with European time zones • Standard working hours: 02:00 – 10:00 CET (09:00 – 17:00 PHT) • During onboarding and initial training, working hours will be 09:00 – 17:00 CET • Participation in an on-call rotation may be requiredy hardware will be provided
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Professional experience in backend software development • Strong proficiency in Python • Experience building backend services using FastAPI (or similar frameworks) • Strong understanding of Linux systems, including shell scripting and server administration • Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs • Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments • Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible • Strong experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest) • Solid understanding of scalable system design and distributed systems • Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
Desirable
- Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ • Proficiency with Pydantic for data validation and configuration management • Experience using SQLAlchemy or similar ORM tools • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
Performance & Success Metrics
• System uptime and service reliability
• Code quality and test coverage
- API performance and scalability • Deployment success rate and stability • Contribution to architectural improvements • Effectivene