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Backend Engineer (Python or Go) | Lisbon

TransPerfectLisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
On-site Full-time

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Qualifications

Must Haves:At least 2 years of backend engineering experience with Python or Go. Proficiency in building APIs or system integrations (REST and/or gRPC). Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases such as Postgres and MongoDB. Demonstrated ability to write clean, well-tested code and familiarity with secure and maintainable architecture. Experience in Agile development methodologies. Excellent English communication skills. A collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail, a proactive approach, and a desire to learn. Nice to Haves:Experience with Python frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask. Contributions to ML/NLP projects or personal projects showcasing AI engineering skills.

About the job

About the Role

TransPerfect’s Unbabel team in Lisbon is looking for a Backend Engineer with experience in Python or Go. This role focuses on building and improving backend services that power cross-platform translation solutions for enterprise clients. The team values reliability, scalability, and seamless performance as it develops intelligent language products.

Main Responsibilities

  • Design and implement reliable backend architectures and core services.
  • Create, maintain, and optimize codebases with attention to testing and efficiency.
  • Develop, support, and enhance critical services in production environments.
  • Advance the architecture to support scalability, resilience, and high performance.
  • Analyze complex technical problems and help prioritize initiatives with product and engineering teams.
  • Promote continuous improvement, automation, code quality, and adherence to architectural best practices.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet changing business and technical needs.
  • Troubleshoot and prototype to address platform and service challenges quickly.

Location

This position is based in Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal.

About TransPerfect

TransPerfect is a global leader in language and technology solutions, providing a wide range of services to help businesses communicate effectively across cultures. Our Unbabel division is focused on delivering cutting-edge translation capabilities that empower enterprise partners to thrive in a multilingual world.

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