Join Our Team as Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Grid Systems) - Remote

At Hyperion360, we believe in empowering our engineers to shape the future of technology from the comfort of their own homes. We are a premier software outsourcing company, partnering with some of the world’s most successful businesses to build and manage dedicated, remote teams of top-tier software engineers and other technical talent.

We are looking for a talented Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Grid Systems) - Remote to join our global team.

About This Role

Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Python for electrical grid monitoring and analysis systems.

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Our client is at the forefront of innovating solutions to safeguard one of the most critical infrastructures — the electrical grid. Recognizing its pivotal role in daily lives, their mission is to enhance grid reliability and safety through advanced monitoring and analysis systems. The cutting-edge technology uses high-precision sensor arrays to continuously assess the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets, enabling the preemptive identification and mitigation of potential faults.

By bringing together top-tier expertise in data science, engineering, and technology development, they have created a system that has been proven with major utilities to reduce customer outage durations and bolster safety measures. As the demand for power grows, their commitment is to protect today’s grid while we build the grid of tomorrow.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and developing a scalable platform designed to support high data transfer rates and seamless connectivity across hundreds of thousands of devices. Your work will ensure that our backend infrastructure can handle massive data flows while maintaining stability, reliability, and superior performance.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and enhance the ingestion backend, ensuring its scalability and robust resilience.
Implement comprehensive monitoring and analytics tools to continuously assess system performance and quickly identify issues.
Develop new features and services to expand the capabilities and flexibility of the platform.
Optimize existing backend processes for efficient data handling, aligning with evolving business needs.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through rigorous testing and performance tuning to support long-term system reliability.

Your Background and Skills Will Include

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience as a software engineer, building and operating production systems at scale.
Proven experience as a senior Python engineer with a strong focus on backend development.
Solid understanding of OOP, design pattern, clean code.
Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.) and data storage solutions.
Experience building RESTful APIs.
Knowledge of microservices architecture, event-driven programming.
Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and secure communications protocols such as SSL and TLS.
Knowledge of protobuf
Experience with CI/CD tools and infrastructure management, particularly with Terraform, ArgoCD and Kubernetes.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
Full professional proficiency in English.

These Are Strong Pluses

Experience with Kafka is a plus
Experience with application security is a plus
Experience with load/performance testing is a plus

Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electrical grid infrastructure. Apply today and take your career to new heights with Hyperion360.

Why Choose Hyperion360?

Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere with flexible hours
Top-Tier Clients: Partner with Fortune 500 companies and top startups
Professional Growth: Continuous learning and development opportunities
Competitive Compensation: Market-leading salaries and benefits
Global Team: Collaborate with talented professionals worldwide

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and become part of Hyperion360’s elite team!