Who you are

• 5+ years of experience developing backend services for web-based applications
• Python Expertise: Strong command of Python and modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or Django)
• REST API Specialist: Extensive experience building and maintaining REST / JSON APIs
• PostgreSQL Proficiency: Deep understanding of relational databases, including joins, indexing, and schema design
• Container Knowledge: Practical experience using Docker for local development and production packaging
• K8s Familiarity: Experience interacting with Kubernetes (e.g., using kubectl, understanding pods/services)
• Testing Rigor: Experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Experience working on SaaS web applications
• Familiarity with Python-based task queues (Celery) or caching layers (Redis)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines as they relate to Docker and Kubernetes
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

What the job involves

• We are looking for a highly motivated senior software engineer who can lead large, strategic, and complex projects
• This position demands a high level of leadership, mentoring other engineers, and helping to design and architect scalable solutions
• In this role, you will face a huge array of challenges - from building scalable systems to designing new product features
• Our ideal candidate is someone who loves to collaborate with others but can also work independently to take an idea from concept to implementation
• We're a hardworking, energetic team that is passionate about our customers and believes that to be successful we should never stop learning: learning about our customers, our product, and how to build better software
• Build & Ship: Develop and deploy backend product features end-to-end using Python
• API Development: Design and implement high-quality, performant RESTful APIs/FastAPI
• Database Management: Write efficient PostgreSQL queries, design schemas, and manage data integrity
• Containerization: Package applications using Docker and ensure services are ready for deployment
• Orchestration: Work within Kubernetes environments to manage, scale, and monitor backend services
• Documentation: Create clear technical documentation for API contracts and local development setups
• Mentor: Provide guidance and code reviews for fellow engineers to maintain high standards
• Debug & Optimize: Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs within a distributed container environment
• Collaborate: Partner with product managers to translate requirements into functional backend logic
• Maintainable Code: Write well-designed, testable, and maintainable code following Python best practices

Benefits

• Vision and dental insurance
• 8-16 weeks paid parental leave
• Company equity
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance