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Celus

Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Celus, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Your responsibilities We are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - (F/M/D) to strengthen our web backend. You will join a highly collaborative R&D environment and play a key role in building secure, scalable and reliable backend services that power our platform and external integrations. You will work closely with engineers across teams to provide technical depth for critical backend components while contributing to architectural decisions that support long-term maintainability and growth.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

Design, build, and maintain Python-based backend services and APIs , with a strong focus on web applications and platform scalability

Integrate and maintain external third‑party APIs and services

(e.g. SaaS platforms, partner systems, internal tooling)

Provide technical ownership for complex backend components

and initiatives and actively contribute to architectural discussions , helping shape backend patterns, standards, and long‑term technical decisions

Support and mentor other engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing

Champion clean, maintainable, and secure code

through testing, documentation, and best practices

Contribute to the evolution of

security‑related backend capabilities , such as authentication and authorization flows, where relevant

Your profile

Senior professional experience as a

Backend Engineer / Software Engineer , using

Python web frameworks, ideally FastAPI

Strong experience

building and operating web backends and REST APIs , ideally in a

microservices architecture

Comfortable taking ownership, working independently, and contributing to a wide range of technical topics across Backend.

Solid understanding of scalability, performance, and reliability considerations in backend systems

Experience with

authentication and authorization concepts

(e.g. OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect) and exposure to IAM, identityfederation, or SSO implementations is a strong advantage, but not required

Fluent in written and spoken

English

We aim to respond to all applications however if you do not hear from us within 30 days from the date of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your understanding.

We offer: Shape the future Have a direct impact on the electronics industry with our agile and international team.

Feel welcome Enjoy our startup atmosphere including free lunches in the office canteen and experience our unique coffee culture. Get to know the CELUS team at regular team events and our annual company offsite.

Commute freely Modern, central location, free metro tickets, free charging for your electric car and free parking.

Learn and develop Improve your skills with our English/German language classes, trainings and conferences with a yearly budget up to 1000 EUR. Develop your stamina and endurance with an EGYM Wellpass membership.

Decide where and when you work Enjoy hybrid office environment, flexible working schedule, workation program, additional paid Christmas week holiday.

Relocate easily Start swiftly and smoothly with our relocation allowance and adaptation program.

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