Senior Software Engineer I, Backend, AI Governance

Optro

Senior Software Engineer developing scalable backend solutions for Optro's SaaS platform. Leading strategic projects and mentoring engineers in Python and related technologies.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$140,000 - CA$192,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DjangoDockerFlaskKubernetesPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Launch a career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America!
Live your best life (LYBL)! $200/mo for anything that enhances your life
Comprehensive employee health coverage (all locations)
401K with match (US) or pension with match (UK)
Competitive compensation & bonus program
Flexible Vacation (US exempt & CA) or 25 days (UK)
Time off for your birthday & volunteering
Employee resource groups
Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers!

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonFastAPIFlaskDjangoRESTful APIsPostgreSQLDockerKubernetesunit testingintegration testing

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationtroubleshootingdocumentationcode review