Python Backend Engineer (Middle+)

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Department: EngineeringEmployment Type: Full-time, remoteAbout zypl.aizypl.ai is a fast-growing AI and FinTech innovator, building scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms that leverage modern backend architectures and machine learning. We operate in a dynamic, collaborative, and distributed environment, enabling top talent from around the world to contribute to impactful products.Role OverviewWe are looking for a Middle+ Python Backend Engineer with a strong background in FastAPI and cloud-native backend development. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining backend services that power our core AI and FinTech products. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with distributed systems, containerized deployments, and event-driven architectures.Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend APIs and microservices using FastAPI;
  • Integrate with internal and external services via REST and message brokers (Kafka);
  • Develop AI based services to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable deployments;
  • Optimize database queries and design efficient schemas (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse);
  • Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions;
  • Collaborate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and product design sessions;
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code quality standards, and automation processes
Required Qualifications
  • Experience: 2–3 years of backend engineering with Python, preferably with FastAPI in production systems;
  • Optional: experience in FinTech and/or with ML model–driven products;
  • Education: bachelor’s degree (or higher) in STEM (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.);
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, micro services, and asynchronous programming;
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures and Apache Kafka (Kraft 3.9+);
  • Experience with relational and analytical databases (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse);
  • Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Version control and CI/CD expertise (GitLab, SonarQube).
  • Knowledge of secure secret management (Azure Key Vault).
Tech Stack You’ll Work With
  • Languages & Frameworks: Python, FastAPI, SQL;
  • Infrastructure & Tools: kubernetes (K8s) + Vector, GitLab, SonarQube, Azure Key Vault, Cloud Container Registry;
  • Data & Messaging: kafka (KRaft 3.9+), ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, Blob Storage (ADLS/default);
  • Workflow & Monitoring: airflow, grafana
Soft Skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking;
  • Ability to work independently in a remote-first, asynchronous team;
  • Good communication skills in English (written and verbal)
What We Offer
  • Remote-first work;
  • International, diverse team with a collaborative culture;
  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI and FinTech products;
  • Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities
Born at Stanford University, zypl.ai aspires to become the first unicorn from Central Asia. Our vision is to emerge as a premier global ‘AI factory’ that develops and deploys AI products, generating net good for individuals and organizations.zypl.ai operates across 13 markets in Europe, MENA, South East Asia, and Central Asia with +50 financial institutionsproviding our software for instant credit decisions. Ranked #1 globally at AI World Series for risk & predictive analytics categories.Fintech and telecommunications are some of the sectors that we are impacting through use of machine learning. To power our expansion, we are looking for ambitious professionals to become ‘zyplies’ across our team - from sales and marketing to machine learning and analytics.As part of our team, you will be actively involved in creating and developing new AI models that push the boundaries of machine learning and predictive analytics.

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