Senior Backend Engineer (Automotive Cloud Platform)
Essentials
Job title: Senior Backend Engineer (Automotive Cloud Platform)
Location: Bucharest, hybrid
Type: employment contract or B2B
Technologies
Python, Flask, Pytest, RabbitMQ
Offer
Opportunities to grow through involvement in complex international projects;
A collaborative environment with knowledge-sharing initiatives and technical communities;
Meal vouchers as part of your monthly benefits;
Private medical insurance, supporting your health and wellbeing;
25 days of annual paid leave under a full-time employment contract;
Flexible working arrangements, aligned with project requirements and client environments;
Access to technical training programs and professional development resources.
Client
Our client develops the embedded technology that keeps the world running efficiently, safely and intelligently
Role
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our client team working on an Automotive Software Package Manager, a cloud-based web application designed to manage and streamline automotive software
packages.
In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of robust backend services supporting a modern software platform used in the automotive domain. You will work in a complex technical environment involving a Python backend, cloud deployment, and integration with a Node.js, React + TypeScript frontend.
This position is ideal for a highly skilled and self-motivated engineer who is comfortable reverse-engineering existing codebases, working with partially documented systems, and building scalable backend solutions with strong quality standards.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Flask;
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and contribute to a microservices-based architecture;
Use Docker to containerize services and support deployment in cloud environments;
Integrate and manage message brokers such as RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication;
Write and maintain unit and integration tests using Pytest;
Create and maintain technical documentation, especially for previously undocumented components;
Debug and resolve complex issues across the backend stack;
Work with PostgreSQL and ensure efficient, reliable, and maintainable data handling;
Collaborate with frontend developers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across the application;
Contribute to the continuous improvement of backend architecture, development practices, and technical quality.
Requirements
4+ years of experience in backend software development;
Expert-level proficiency in Python and solid hands-on experience with Flask;
Strong understanding of Docker and containerized development environments;
Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ;
Solid knowledge of RESTful API design and microservices architecture;
Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases;
Hands-on experience writing automated tests using Pytest;
Ability to reverse-engineer and work effectively with legacy or undocumented codebases;
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills;
Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical topics;
Good communication and collaboration skills;
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Nice to have
Understanding of Node.js, React, and TypeScript;
Familiarity with GraphQL;
Basic knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, or CloudWatch;
Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP;
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices;
Exposure to automotive software environments or complex distributed systems
Apply today
If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please send your details to careers@key-talents.com with “Senior Backend Developer (Automotive Cloud Platfom)”, in the
subject line.