Senior Backend Engineer (Python, Distributed Systems, Cloud)

ScienceLogic is redefining IT operations for the modern enterprise with its AIOps platform, enabling Autonomic IT—self-healing, self-optimizing systems aligned with business outcomes. The company specializes in unified visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, workflow automation, and scalable performance solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance applications and services.
• Develop and maintain backend services using Python and Celery for asynchronous task processing.
• Develop and maintain Model Context Protocol (MCP) services using FastMCP.
• Design and manage containerized environments using Docker Swarm.
• Optimize data storage and retrieval using Couchbase and NoSQL technologies.
• Ensure system reliability and scalability through horizontal scaling strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, secure, and efficient solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across distributed systems and Linux environments.
• Utilize spec-driven development (SDD) practices with AI coding tools like Claude Code.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with Celery for distributed task queues.
• Strong knowledge of Docker Swarm and container orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with Couchbase or similar NoSQL databases.
• Advanced understanding of Linux systems administration and performance tuning.
• Proven ability to design horizontally scalable architectures.
• Deep experience with AWS services and cloud-native design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• US Citizenship required to support Government customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.