At least 5 years of professional Python backend development experience.
Solid experience with Django and asynchronous programming (asyncio).
Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and distributed systems.
Familiarity with cloud providers, SQL databases (especially PostgreSQL), and containerization tools like Docker.
Requirements:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and Django.
Architect distributed systems to support millions of users with low latency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable features on tight deadlines.
Lead and mentor junior engineers through code reviews and architectural discussions.
Job description
Fliff unpacks sports gaming into social, freetoplay games for all types of sports fans. Weve built a social sports gaming experience that allows users to compete for leaderboard positioning, to achieve badges and build their status within the game.
We are pioneering playforfun sports gaming, with our flagship social sportsbook experience that includes sweepstakes promotions and loyalty rewards. We provide sports fans with fun, engaging, and freetoplay alternatives to real money gaming.
We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to own, design, build, and maintain highperformance distributed backend systems serving millions of users. You will be accountable for endtoend delivery of scalable, reliable, and lowlatency solutions using Python, Django, and Kafka. This role will work closely with our team in Sofia, Bulgaria, and requires comfort collaborating and operating in EEST (Eastern European Time).
What You’ll Do
Take full ownership of backend services from design through deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, highperformance distributed backend services using Python and Django
Architect distributed systems to support millions of users with low latency and high availability
Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to ship reliable features on aggressive timelines
Lead and mentor junior engineers through code reviews, architectural discussions, and knowledge sharing
Own critical backend infrastructure components: APIs, data pipelines, message brokers (Kafka), caching
Optimize systems for throughput, latency, fault tolerance, and resilience under heavy load
Implement robust testing strategies: unit, integration, and performance tests
Drive continuous improvement of development processes and system observability (monitoring, logging)
Participate in oncall rotations and support production issues as needed
What Were Looking For:
5+ years of professional Python backend development experience with a proven track record of ownership and successful delivery
Strong experience with distributed systems (microservices or similar architecture)
Experience deploying and managing containerized applications (Docker); Kubernetes experience is a plus
Familiarity with any cloud provider (AWS preferred)
Proficient with SQL databases, especially PostgreSQL; NoSQL is a plus
Experience with CICD pipelines and test automation
Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent)
Strong problemsolving skills and comfort doing code reviews
Prior experience working with systems supporting 1M+ users is a strong plus
Comfortable working in Agile teams
Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to shipping highquality software
Willingness to participate in oncall rotations
Nice to Have
Exposure to event sourcing or CQRS patterns
Familiarity with frontend technologies (React)
Knowledge of big data tools (Flink, NiFi)
Exposure to infrastructure as code tools like Terraform
Practical knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Experience in sportsbetting industries
Benefits:
Fully remote work environment.
Professional development opportunities in a dynamic, global setting.
A supportive, collaborative, and knowledgedriven workplace.
An engaging and challenging role with the freedom to innovate and develop effective solutions.
We are a multinational company with our headquarters based in Philadelphia, and offices in New York, Austin, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Wherever we are in the world, we pride ourselves on being a closeknit, focused team that is welcoming and friendly, and the work that we do is always interesting and rewarding. Wherever we are in the world, we pride ourselves on being a closeknit, focused team that is:
Welcoming and Friendly
We want to reflect the diversity of the cities we serve. By creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, we’ll make Fliff better for employees and customers alike.
Lively and Creative
We respect and value each other’s ideas, experience and expertise. There is no such thing as a bad idea; only ideas that are executed and ideas that are discarded after consideration.
Stimulating and Rewarding
We know bright minds love a challenge, and we understand your desire to see your hard work pay off. We’ll make sure your daily tasks align with your career ambitions as we grow together.
