Backend Engineer (Python/AWS)

This is us

At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and Ul design, managed services, product development, and software development.

This is the job

Within the telecommunications industry, we are looking for a Senior Python Backend Engineer to join a team building and supporting systems that power modern communication services.
You will work on backend applications, cloud infrastructure, and service integrations that help deliver reliable and scalable solutions used by customers every day. The role combines software engineering, cloud operations, and ownership of services throughout their entire lifecycle — from design and implementation to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
If you enjoy building production-grade systems, solving complex technical challenges, and working with modern AWS-based architectures, this opportunity may be a great fit for you..

This is you
5+ years of professional software engineering experience

Strong backend development experience with Python

Experience developing APIs using Django, Django REST Framework, FastAPI, or Flask

Experience deploying and operating services in AWS

Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments

Strong knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL and/or MySQL

Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

Understanding of software testing practices, including unit and integration testing

Ability to take ownership of solutions throughout the full product lifecycle

English proficiency at B2+ level

Nice-to-have skills:
Frontend development experience

Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation

Experience with Redis, Celery, or similar technologies

Exposure to AI-powered products or LLM-based solutions

Experience with observability and monitoring tools

Polish language skills

This is your role
Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python

Build solutions using Django and related technologies

Deploy, monitor, and operate services in AWS

Develop containerized applications and CI/CD workflows using Docker

Design and optimize databases, integrations, and backend architectures

Troubleshoot production issues and improve system reliability and performance

Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices

Create and maintain technical documentation

Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable solutions

 
What awaits you at Avenga?
At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others.