Senior Backend Engineer (INTL - Europe)

Post Date

Jun 25, 2026

Location

Boston,
Massachusetts

ZIP/Postal Code

02210
US
Sep 29, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

BOS-9ef1c0e4-a6fc-425f-91ef-a3a29dc60404

Pay Rate

$50 - $62 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to support one of our large consulting clients. this role will be supporting cutting-edge projects within the AI space and sitting remotely in Europe.

Day-to-Day
-Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs supporting a high-performance distributed application
-Build and optimize microservices architecture and event-driven systems to support real-time processing [Backend
-Develop server-side logic using Python (FastAPI/Flask) and integrate with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS)
-Implement and maintain messaging systems and streaming pipelines to support application workflows
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams across global time zones to deliver production-ready features
-Execute testing strategies (unit, integration, load) and resolve performance or reliability issues
-Communicate technical progress clearly to both engineering and business stakeholders

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

-8–10+ years of backend engineering experience in production environments
-Strong Python experience building REST APIs (FastAPI, Flask, or similar)
-Experience designing and deploying microservices in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
-Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS) and serverless components (Lambda, SQS, Step Functions)
-Experience with databases (SQL + NoSQL) and distributed systems architecture
-Hands-on experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems
-Strong debugging, performance optimization, and system design skills
-Ability to communicate technical concepts and progress clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Experience with GenAI applications or RAG-based systems
-Exposure to AI-first development environments, including working alongside LLM systems or agentic workflows
-Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
-Experience with distributed search technologies such as Elasticsearch
-Experience working in globally distributed engineering teams

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.