Senior Python Architect

About Arcanys Arcanys launched in 2010 to help entrepreneurs and innovators from Australia, Europe and other parts of the globe accelerate their software development with dedicated remote engineers from the Philippines. Why work with us? There’s a unique spirit to Arcanys—manifested in our amazing talents, passion for technology, and a strong focus on everyone’s career and personal development. As a company rooted in people, we make a point to offer exciting work opportunities and foster a culture that everyone can meaningfully contribute to. Senior Python Architect We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Senior Python Architect or Principal Python Engineer to lead the development and architecture of complex, high-performance backend systems. You will be instrumental in defining technical strategy, coaching teams, and tackling the most challenging computational and data-intensive problems for our international clients. Key Responsibilities Review and refine system architecture and design specifications regularly. Lead frequent, high-quality code reviews and mentor junior and intermediate engineers in best practices, especially around performance and scalability. Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical solutions. Handle ad-hoc complex technical challenges involving performance tuning, distributed computing, and data pipeline optimization. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and technical standards across the organization. Core Foundation 12+ years of demonstrable, hands-on experience in software development, with a primary focus on Python and the Django framework. A deep passion for technology and engineering excellence, evidenced by contributions, personal projects, or thought leadership. Expert-level understanding of Django ORM internals, caching strategies, and performance tuning techniques for high-throughput applications. Beyond CRUD Proven ability to work beyond simple Create, Read, Update, Delete (CRUD) applications. Comfortable designing and implementing robust compute jobs , complex data processing pipelines (ETL/ELT), and systems that handle intricate, high-volume data relationships . Specialization Tracks AWS: Hands-on experience with core AWS services, including boto libraries for direct interaction, ECS/ECR for container orchestration, AWS Batch for scheduled compute tasks, and proficiency with S3 and CloudFront for data and content delivery. Experience building task automations is highly valued. OpenCV/3D: Strong background in image processing (computer vision) and experience utilizing libraries such as OpenCV . Familiarity with Open3D or similar libraries for handling 3D/mesh models and performing complex geometric analyses. Ideal Candidate Profile Demonstrates a clear passion for solving hard technical problems and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code. Able to ramp quickly on new projects, technologies, and business domains. Solid written and verbal communication skills in English, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. The Perks We like to make sure the talent is well taken care of, and here are just some of the benefits you will enjoy: Top compensation based on expertise – we are only looking for top talent and pay accordingly. Long-term work from home + allowances - we let you work from the comfort of your home + amazing allowances you get to enjoy Reimbursable allowance of up to 15K for your home office setup Standard 5 day work week from Monday to Friday. Flexible working schedule. You can choose your working hours (within reason). Flat management style and open-door policy - no micromanagement and your voice is being heard Work with the latest technologies - you can hone your skills and work with Australian and European clients + a chance to earn more through our self-training program. Enrolment to HMO for a maximum of 3 immediate dependents on your 1st day. Incentive-based wellness program. Toastmasters, English classes, and other learning opportunities. Free consultations with Arcanys registered nutritionist-dietitians. Free access to our very own Arcanys CrossFit gym (or get a company-sponsored membership in a different gym, whichever suits your needs best). #J-18808-Ljbffr