Senior Backend Developer

Company Description:

We are a technology-driven company specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, fintech, and e-KYC solutions. Our mission is to enhance the speed and accessibility of financial and identity verification services through cutting-edge innovation. We design and develop proprietary identity verification products that empower businesses and individuals alike. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our solutions, building scalable features, and delivering technology that serves tens of thousands of users daily.

Role Description:

Verigram is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join our team in Almaty, with the option for a hybrid work model. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing back-end systems for our SaaS products, ensuring seamless application integrations and high-performance solutions.

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will actively contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from architecture design to deployment, while also mentoring junior developers. Your expertise in back-end technologies will play a key role in delivering scalable, high-quality products that align with customer needs. If you are a seasoned developer passionate about building robust and efficient backend systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and implement functional requirements.

• Architect and code efficient backend functionalities in Python.

• Perform code review, code quality check and improvement.

• Show and define best practices and approach.

• Facilitate the integration of front-end components with applications.

• Oversee testing and address bug fixes.

• Generate and update technical documentation.

• Work collaboratively with UX/UI designers to bring designs to life in the code.

• Mentor junior team members.

• Propose and implement software enhancements and improvements.

• Advocate and adhere to the principles of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).

Candidate Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Python Developer.

• 1+ year of experience in team leadership.

• Proficiency in Python frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Pydantic).

• Strong experience in designing RESTful APIs (JSON).

• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases and networking protocols.

• Expertise in service-oriented and microservices architectures.

• Hands-on experience with Git, GitLab and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong knowledge of application security principles and risk mitigation.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience integrating Machine Learning models into applications.

• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS preferred).

• Experience with Java Spring Boot and SOAP APIs.

• Understanding of computer vision and deep learning concepts.

• Champion of Agile methodologies.

• Strong networking and negotiation skills.

We Offer:

• Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing AI-driven organization.

• Work on products used by hundreds of thousands of users.

• Friendly, supportive, and innovative work environment.

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.

• Clear career growth path with professional development opportunities.

• Paid sick leave and vacation.

• Flexible working hours with a hybrid work model.