Summary: Seeking an experienced Lead Python Backend Engineer to lead backend development for critical Treasury technology initiatives, contributing to architectural design and optimization for complex, high-performance systems. Highlights: 1. Lead critical backend development for Treasury technology initiatives 2. Shape cutting-edge solutions in a global team environment 3. Apply expertise in backend frameworks and system design We are looking for a highly experienced **Lead Python Backend Engineer** to lead backend development for critical Treasury technology initiatives. You will work closely with global teams on complex, high\-performance systems, contributing to architectural design and optimization. Join us to shape cutting\-edge solutions and apply your expertise in backend frameworks, system design, and automation. If you are ready to take on impactful work, we encourage you to apply. **Responsibilities** * Lead the development of the backend for Treasury technology projects * Design and implement scalable and reliable backend systems * Develop and optimize APIs for performance and usability * Develop and maintain microservices\-based applications * Implement robust automation using shell scripting * Collaborate with global teams on distributed systems * Ensure application compliance with high performance standards * Conduct code reviews and mentor other engineers * Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues * Coordinate with product owners and stakeholders * Write automated unit and integration tests * Integrate backend systems with Linux and Unix operating environments * Document technical designs and architecture * Contribute to agile planning and sprint execution **Requirements** * 5\+ years professional experience in Python development * Strong proficiency in backend frameworks and technologies including FastAPI, Django, Flask * Proven experience in API design and optimization * Deep system design expertise and knowledge of software architecture * Experience with microservices architectures, API gateways, and inter\-service communication * Advanced knowledge of UNIX shell scripting such as Bash * Solid understanding of Linux and Unix operating systems * Strong problem\-solving skills for complex system and application issues * Strong commitment to automated testing and unit test coverage * Experience working in agile teams on complex applications * Collaborative mindset with dedication to code reviews * Comfortable working with globally distributed teams * Familiarity with Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence * Upper\-Intermediate (B2\) proficiency in English language **Nice to have** * Experience with cloud infrastructure management * Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools * Certification in cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines * Experience with infrastructure\-as\-code tools such as Terraform