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
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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.