We're engaging a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) to join a high-bar consulting firm on a fast-moving 3-month delivery sprint. The work focuses on scalable APIs and data-heavy backend systems, with high ownership, minimal red tape, and a fully remote setup within Australia for an ASAP start.
What you'll be actually working on?
* Designing and delivering clean, well-structured APIs
* Building data pipelines and backend workflows that handle real-world scale
* Improving reliability, observability, and performance of existing services
What make you a string fit?
* You've built and owned Python services in production
* You understand how backend systems behave under load
* You're pragmatic, delivery-focused, and comfortable working independently
This is a 3-month contract with the view to extend for the right candidate. You'll join a high-bar consulting environment where senior engineers hit the ground running, no hand-holding required. If you're ready to take ownership of scalable backend services and data pipelines, work remotely across Australia, and make a real impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV or reach out to for a confidential discussion. ASAP start this engagement will move quickly.