Back-End Engineer (Python)

About Remote People

At Remote People, we're building the infrastructure to power borderless teams. By handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, our technology enables businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly at the push of a button.

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Overview

We're seeking an Intermediate Back-End Engineer with solid Python fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to grow fast in a high-ownership environment.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and document fast, secure and easy-to-use APIs consumed by both front-end and back-end applications
• Build effective integrations with other applications and third-party software
• Participate in the full implementation cycle from design to rollout
• Use AI coding tools (e.g. Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) as a standard part of your workflow, while developing the judgment to review and validate generated code
• Collaborate with Engineers and Product Manager to plan and implement new features
• Participate in the Back-End Engineering Chapter and contribute to architecture discussions

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in a Software Development role
• Good command of Python and one of its frameworks, preferably FastAPI
• Experience implementing micro-services
• Knowledge of API design with REST, gRPC, GraphQL and API documentation with OpenAPI/Swagger
• Good command of SQL and experience with common data store solutions
• Ability to draw and document technical solutions prior to implementation
• Ability to communicate effectively in a remote environment — clear written communication, reliable async collaboration

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with AI coding assistants and a willingness to build a disciplined workflow around them
• Familiar with TDD — good instinct for writing tests