Backend Engineer- Python- SR1

This is a remote position.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Developer (SR1) to join Spark Eighteen in a full-time capacity. The ideal candidate is a backend engineering expert with deep Python expertise who can lead the design and architecture of critical modules, optimize system performance, and drive engineering excellence across projects.

In this role, you will take ownership of building scalable, high-performance backend systems while providing strong technical leadership. You will conduct in-depth code reviews, mentor mid-level and junior developers, participate in hiring processes, and enforce best practices in coding, architecture, and quality assurance. You will lead complex project components end-to-end, develop risk mitigation strategies for technical challenges, and design solutions aligned with broader business objectives. Additionally, you will contribute to internal engineering standards, t...