Staff Software Engineer, Python

360 Privacy

Staff Backend Engineer designing and owning backend systems and APIs at 360 Privacy. Building proactive digital security tools for high-risk individuals to protect their privacy.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeBrentwood • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building production-grade REST APIs and backend systems, with a strong focus on architectural decision-making, performance optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in AWS services and SQL databases, with a commitment to mentoring and contributing to engineering standards.

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Production-Grade REST API DesignAWS Services (ECS, RDS, Lambda, S3, SQS, IAM)Python ProgrammingSQL Database ManagementCI/CD Pipeline Configuration

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Hard Skills

REST API DevelopmentBackend System ArchitecturePerformance OptimizationTrade-Off AnalysisProduction Issue TroubleshootingDocumentation StandardsArchitectural DirectionAI Prompt Engineering

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationLow-Ego Environment

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsJenkins

Industry Keywords

Production EnvironmentsSecurity ComplianceCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSJenkinsPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and own production-grade REST APIs and backend services
Architect and maintain scalable, secure backend systems with clear ownership of trade-off decisions and long-term maintainability
Ensure high performance and responsiveness of applications across the platform
Collaborate with front-end developers and cross-functional teams to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering standards, documentation, and architectural direction in a collaborative, low-ego environment
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as they arise
Partner with Product, Security, and Data teams to translate ambiguous requirements into durable backend platforms
Make principled decisions about when architectural approaches are inappropriate, particularly in security- or compliance-sensitive areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience designing, building, and owning production-grade REST APIs at scale
Hands-on production experience with core AWS services including ECS, RDS, Lambda, S3, SQS, and IAM
Demonstrated ability to make and own architectural decisions on production backend systems , including trade-off analysis and long-term maintainability
Proficient with recent, continuous production experience using Python as a primary language (not occasional scripting or secondary usage)
Proficient in working with SQL databases in production environments
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent, with hands-on ownership of pipeline configuration and deployment automation
Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and contributing to engineering standards, documentation, or architectural direction
Experience and willingness to learn and adapt to AI prompt engineering
U.S. residency required
Advanced proficiency in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Digital privacy protection for you and your family
Continuous learning opportunities