Senior Backend Engineer

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About this role

Udemy is searching for a Backend Engineer who embodies our values of leadership ownership one team mentality being results-focused and continuous learning. We expect you to be an experienced practitioner of Python and Django. We expect you to be a continuous advocate and agent of DevOps principals - CI/CD pipelines automation and infrastructure as code.

We expect proficiency in analytical problem solving cross-functional communication and systems thinking. Our ideal candidate will be comfortable designing and leading complex problems including navigating projects with ambiguous parameters across teams.

As an organization we are always learning. This manifests in our habitual learning approach constructive debates and leveraging our platforms for learning. Your dedication to continual growth openness to robust discussions and leveraging our solutions for learning will be pivotal.

What youll be doing:

Your primary role will be supporting the Udemy Python Services and the associated ecosystems. Udemy has Python applications using the Django framework with React frontends.

In this role you will work with our developers to improve the Developer Experience speed up testing and CI/CD flows as well as participate in code reviews and work closely with many dev teams as they interact with the large and complex python code base. Youll also be responsible for fixing critical bugs applying essential security patches and upgrades.

You will collaborate closely with sister teams in Platform Services Production Engineering and Data Stores Infrastructure.

What youll have:

• 2 Years of Experience as a backend developer
• 2 Years of Experience with Python on a large scale
• 2 Years of Experience with Django Framework
• Experience with relational databases/SQL
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable backend architectures
• Hands-on experience with cloud services
• Ability to design and optimise unit/integration tests
• Practitioner in DataDog or similar monitoring tools
• CI/CD Tooling (Github Actions preferred Jenkins or TeamCity acceptable)
• Ability to communicate effectively work with peers and come up with creative solutions

Preferred Experience

• Celery
• Redis
• Memcached
• Docker/Kubernetes
• Application performance management (we use DataDog APM)
• Kafka

We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align wed love to hear from you!

Application deadline: 24/10/25

Why work here

Youll grow here.
Learning is part of the job. Youll get full access to Udemy courses a monthly UDay to invest in yourself and a budget to spend on whatever helps you improve. Many people are diving into AI lately but what you focus on is up to you.

AI is real here.
We use it in the way we learn and the way we work. Youll have the space and tools to experiment apply and get better at using AI in practical ways.

Youll own your work.
We trust people to lead make decisions and follow through. You dont need to wait for permission or layers of approval to have an impact.

Youll build with others.
We collaborate openly and shape ideas together. Everyone has a voice and good thinking is welcomed from any direction.

Youll see your impact.
What you build helps people grow their skills change their careers or find a path forward. Youve got the experience why not use it to help others gain theirs

Bring your curiosity. Well bring the platform and the support. Lets LEARNtogether.

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