Senior Python Backend Engineer
Join Synmatch AI's client as a Senior Python Backend Engineer and help architect an AI-native commerce platform that delivers truly 1-to-1 shopping experiences for enterprise retailers.
Ready to build systems that go beyond simple AI wrappers? Join Synmatch AI's client as a Senior Python Backend Engineer and become a founding member of their engineering team. This Munich-based AI-native commerce platform is redefining digital shopping by building robust multi-agent systems that guide users with real expertise not just API integrations.
Our client is looking for true engineering craftsmanship. You’ll help design and build the core backend architecture powering complex, enterprise-grade buying journeys. This is a greenfield opportunity within an already revenue-generating business, combining startup freedom with financial stability.
You’ll work on scalable, production-ready systems where performance, clarity, and long-term thinking matter. If you care deeply about clean architecture, database performance, and pragmatic engineering decisions that stand the test of time, this role offers real ownership and impact.
What you will do as a Senior Python Backend Engineer...
Architect Core Systems: Develop scalable components of a multi-agent system using FastAPI, Django, and pydantic-ai
Design Robust Data Models: Define and optimize domain models and PostgreSQL schemas for high-performance enterprise applications
Own Technical Decisions: Make pragmatic framework, tooling, and scalability choices from design through production
Write Clear, Maintainable Code: Build systems the whole team understands and can extend confidently
Integrate AI Thoughtfully: Connect AI agents into seamless user experiences without over engineering
What we are looking for…
3+ years working on a single long-term product, owning architectural decisions over time
Deep experience building RESTful APIs with FastAPI and/or Django
Strong PostgreSQL knowledge, including indexing, query optimization, and schema design
Experience deploying and operating backend systems in cloud environments
Pragmatic mindset focused on stable, production-grade systems
Collaborative and team-oriented approach
Benefits and perks…
Work on a true AI-native multi-agent platform from scratch
Financial stability combined with greenfield engineering freedom
High ownership and outcome-driven culture
Strong in-office engineering culture in Munich
Opportunity to grow alongside a detail-oriented, ambitious team
- Department
- Technology/IT
- Role
- Python Backend Engineer
- Locations
- Germany
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Synmatch AI
Synmatch AI was founded in 2025 to make global hiring fair, transparent, and accessible to everyone. We saw talented people around the world being overlooked simply because of where they lived, while companies struggled to find the right skills beyond their borders. Synmatch AI was built to close that gap, using trusted technology to connect verified talent with real remote opportunities, enabling people and organisations everywhere to grow, collaborate, and shape a better future of work together.