Senior Software Engineer I, Backend, AI Governance

Optro

Senior Software Engineer developing scalable backend solutions at Optro for AI governance. Leading projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high programming standards in Python.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DjangoDockerFlaskKubernetesPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deploy backend product features end-to-end using Python.
Design and implement high-quality, performant RESTful APIs/FastAPI.
Write efficient PostgreSQL queries, design schemas, and manage data integrity.
Package applications using Docker and ensure services are ready for deployment.
Work within Kubernetes environments to manage, scale, and monitor backend services.
Create clear technical documentation for API contracts and local development setups.
Provide guidance and code reviews for fellow engineers to maintain high standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs within a distributed container environment.
Partner with product managers to translate requirements into functional backend logic.
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.
Strong command of Python and modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or Django).
Extensive experience building and maintaining REST / JSON APIs.
Deep understanding of relational databases, including joins, indexing, and schema design.
Practical experience using Docker for local development and production packaging.
Experience interacting with Kubernetes (e.g., using kubectl, understanding pods/services).
Experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests.

Benefits

Comp & perks

$200/mo for anything that enhances your life
Comprehensive employee health coverage
401(k) with company match
Competitive compensation & bonus program
Flexible vacation (exempt) / Accrued vacation (non-exempt)
Time off for your birthday & volunteering
Employee resource groups
Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers!
Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonFastAPIFlaskDjangoPostgreSQLRESTful APIsDockerKubernetesunit testingintegration testing

Soft Skills

technical documentationcode reviewstroubleshootingcollaborationguidance