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Senior Backend Engineer at Kiefer | Athens

On-site Full-time

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Senior

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Responsibilities:Design and enhance backend services using Python (FastAPI) and TypeScript across the platform. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement practical optimizations. Take ownership of critical services from inception to deployment, including design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance. Enhance the developer experience across local development, CI/CD, testing, and documentation. Establish engineering standards for service design, API contracts, and operational readiness. Mentor fellow engineers through code reviews and design discussions, leading by example. Requirements:6-8+ years of professional experience in backend engineering. Proficiency in Python (async, FastAPI or similar) and working knowledge of TypeScript/Node.js. Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, including query optimization, schema design, and migrations. Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.

About the job

Join Kiefer Tech, a pioneering force in the technology sector, where we harness over 12 years of engineering expertise from the Green Energy domain to craft innovative AI, robotics, and enterprise solutions throughout Greece and the EU. Our mission is to construct sovereign AI infrastructure that upholds data privacy within EU borders while driving substantial business outcomes. We are committed to our values of innovation, quality, and sustainable partnerships with clients, which empower us to develop cutting-edge AI infrastructure, including the first authentic Greek Large Language Models and intelligent automation solutions that help organizations flourish.

Collaborating with NVIDIA, we merge our sustainable infrastructure knowledge with top-tier AI technology, fostering an ecosystem that drives innovation and augments Greece’s technological independence. Join our team to help shape the AI-driven future.

Technology Stack: Python (FastAPI) and TypeScript (Node.js) microservices deployed on Kubernetes, supported by PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS.

Role Overview: As a Senior Backend Engineer within the Sophea platform team, you will be pivotal in defining the architecture for enterprise-grade AI products. Your contributions will enhance system reliability and empower engineering teams to deploy faster and with greater confidence. You will enjoy significant technical autonomy, focusing on innovation rather than maintenance.

About Kiefer Tech

Kiefer Tech is at the forefront of technological innovation, specializing in AI and enterprise solutions. We leverage our extensive engineering background from the Green Energy sector to deliver impactful solutions that prioritize privacy and sustainability.

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