Backend Engineer

Python Developer (FastAPI / Django / Flask)

Format: Remote (office optional)

NovaCore builds smart digital solutions with reliable engineering foundations and a strong focus on real business value. We’re looking for a Python Developer who writes clean, maintainable code and is confident building backend services, APIs, and integrations for modern web products.

Requirements

• 2+ years of commercial Python development experience.
• Hands-on experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask in production-level projects.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, authentication mechanisms, and server-client data flow.
• Solid knowledge of Python core, OOP, and clean code principles.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL / MySQL / SQLite.
• Practical experience with SQLAlchemy, Django ORM, or similar tools.
• Understanding of software architecture basics and API design principles.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• English level — B1+ for technical communication and documentation.

Nice to have

• Experience with asyncio, background jobs, or task queues.
• Familiarity with Celery, Redis, or message-based processing.
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud deployments.
• Understanding of performance optimization and debugging backend bottlenecks.
• Experience integrating third-party APIs and external services.
• Familiarity with testing practices: unit tests, integration tests.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI / Django / Flask.
• Design and implement scalable REST APIs and business logic for web products.
• Work closely with NovaCore’s engineering team to deliver reliable backend functionality.
• Integrate external APIs, internal services, and data sources.
• Review and optimize code for readability, maintainability, and performance.
• Research and resolve issues using official documentation and trusted technical resources.
• Meet deadlines and communicate progress proactively.
• Keep client/company tracking systems and repositories up to date.

What we offer

• Flexible schedule: work remotely or from the office.
• Educational support — paid courses, internal workshops, and learning materials.
• 12 paid vacation days and 12 paid sick days annually.
• Official public holidays according to Ukrainian legislation.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and results.

Hiring process

• Short recruiter screen (15–20 min)
• Technical interview with engineers (60–90 min)
• Optional short coding task or live-coding
• Final chat with manager → offer

Tech stack

Python, FastAPI, Django, Flask, REST API, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Git, Docker, Redis, Celery

About NovaCore

We build smart digital solutions in Healthcare and E-commerce — scalable, performant, and well-structured products with a strong focus on usability, reliability, and long-term client value. NovaCore combines technical expertise with business understanding and values transparency, responsibility, and clear delivery.