Senior Python Backend Developer (FastAPI, AI)

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We are looking for a strong senior with team management experience to work on high-load backend services and AI products.

What's important

Commercial backend development in Python for over 4 years.
Team management experience, mentoring, code review, architectural decisions.
Production experience with FastAPI: lifespan, DI, middleware, OpenAPI, custom exception handlers.
Deep understanding of async Python: asyncio, asyncpg pool, background tasks, shutdown/cancel flow, context managers, event loop.
PostgreSQL without ORM: indexes, CTE, advisory locks, FOR UPDATE SKIP LOCKED, EXPLAIN ANALYZE.
Redis: queues, distributed locks, TTL, pub/sub.
Background workers and queues: retry logic, idempotency, recovery after restarts, per-resource locking.
Understanding of architecture, not just ready-made frameworks.
Linux/systemd: journalctl, service files, env configs.
Git workflow, branch hygiene, ability to maintain a repository and production history.
Russian B2+, ability to explain complex things in simple terms.

Will be a big plus

Backend development experience for mobile applications or related areas (API for iOS/Android, mobile-first services).
ADB / Android automation.
MinIO / S3.
Prometheus + Grafana.
Pytest and test suite analysis.
IoT / device farms / automation systems.

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