Our client, a technology company supporting the utility and energy sector, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer – Python to join their team. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering organization supporting product and platform development teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and technical leadership ability, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Senior Backend Engineer – Python **Location:** Phoenix, AZ **Type:** Full-time (Direct hire) **What’s the Job?** + Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend services and APIs + Collaborate with frontend and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions + Optimize applications for performance, reliability, scalability, and security + Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers + Contribute to backend architecture and engineering best practices **What’s Needed?** + 7+ years of backend engineering experience using Python + Strong experience building APIs with FastAPI or similar frameworks + Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred) + Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments + Ability to work independently and contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment **What’s in it for me?** + Competitive compensation with bonus and equity potential + Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing technology company + Exposure to advanced AI and machine learning-driven products + Unlimited PTO + Health insurance coverage If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.