Senior Backend Engineer – Contract to Hire

Ando

Senior Backend Engineer managing PostgreSQL data layer and AWS infrastructure for a startup focusing on AI-native workforce solutions. Collaborate on backend services using Python/FastAPI and extend AI capabilities.

Posted 7/17/2026contractRemote • 💃 Anywhere in Latin AmericaSenior💰 $28 - $58 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and optimizing PostgreSQL schemas and queries for high-write workloads, while effectively building and managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform. Proficient in developing scalable backend services with Python and FastAPI, and experienced in REST API design and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PostgreSQL ExpertiseAWS ExperiencePython/FastAPI DevelopmentREST API DesignDocker Containerization

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Hard Skills

PostgreSQLAWSPythonFastAPIREST APIOpenAPITerraformDockerDocker Compose

Soft Skills

Startup Mindset

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDockerPostgresPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design PostgreSQL schemas, indexes, and queries for high-write workloads
Build, operate, and harden AWS infrastructure using Terraform
Design, build, and scale backend services in Python/FastAPI
Own REST/OpenAPI contracts

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional backend engineering experience
Strong PostgreSQL expertise
Solid AWS experience
Experience designing, versioning, and documenting REST APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger)
Comfortable with containerized local development (Docker / Docker Compose)
Startup mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development