Senior Backend Python Engineer

Shelf Engine

Poland
Not specified; equity: compyny stock options; bene...
On-site
Senior-level python backend engineering experience
Strong distributed systems judgment and design
Hands-on cloud experience in aws or azure
Shelf Engine is seeking a Senior Backend Python Engineer to design and maintain reliable backend systems that utilize AI in practical applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly with Python, and will be responsible for taking ownership of system design and production processes

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on owning important systems from system design through production rollout rather than just implementing tickets.
  • Candidates are expected to use AI tools effectively to accelerate analysis, implementation, and debugging while maintaining high verification standards.
  • Shelf offers B2B contracts, company stock options, hardware like MacBook Pro, and subscriptions to advanced AI coding tools.

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Shelf Engine is seeking a Senior Backend Python Engineer to design and maintain reliable backend systems that utilize AI in practical applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly with Python, and will be responsible for taking ownership of system design and production processes.

Salary

Not specified; Equity: Company Stock Options; Benefits: MacBook Pro; GitHub Copilot; Access to Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, TypingMind, MCP Servers

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior-level Python backend engineering experience
  • Strong distributed systems judgment and design
  • Hands-on cloud experience in AWS or Azure
  • SQL and NoSQL schema design and tuning
  • AI-native working style with tool integration

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with LLM-backed systems and search
  • Working knowledge of TypeScript for full-stack
  • Proven ability to shape technical direction
  • High velocity growth environment adaptability
  • Deep commitment to world-class quality standards

Key Requirements

  • Senior-level backend engineering experience required
  • Strong Python skills for clean maintainable code
  • Cloud experience in AWS, Azure, or similar
  • Comfort with SQL and NoSQL performance tuning
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

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