Take full ownership of backend architecture and development using Python (FastAPI).
Build scalable APIs, services, and data pipelines to power high-performance products.
Collaborate with product and design teams to translate user needs into technical solutions.
Participate in architecture and design decisions to ensure system performance, scalability, and security.
Set up CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and monitoring systems for a robust engineering foundation.
Identify and solve core technical challenges proactively.
Establish engineering best practices and foster a quality-driven development culture.
Mentor future engineering hires and help scale the team.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, preferably in fast-paced startup environments.
Strong proficiency in Python, with deep expertise in FastAPI.
Solid understanding of API development, async programming, and modern web services.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure).
Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and backend performance optimization.
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, Docker, and containerized deployments.
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and takes end-to-end ownership.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a founding engineer or early-stage team member.
Exposure to frontend technologies (React/Next.js) is a plus.
Familiarity with analytics, event-driven systems, or microservices architecture.
Experience integrating third-party APIs or building platforms with external integrations.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonFastAPIAPI developmentasync programmingPostgreSQLMongoDBcloud environmentssystem designbackend performance optimizationmicroservices architecture

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationself-starterownershipmentoringproblem-solvingquality-driven developmentadaptabilityteam scalingproactive