Job Description:
We're seeking a seasoned Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team. As a key member, you'll play a vital role in designing and scaling our core systems.
You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams of AI researchers, data scientists, and frontend engineers to develop APIs, data pipelines, and services that form the foundation of our platform.
Key Responsibilities:
* Architect, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Node.js
* Design and implement scalable, reliable RESTful APIs
* Containerize and deploy applications using Docker, supporting a microservices architecture
* Optimize data models and manage relational databases (primarily MySQL)
* Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams—experience with GCP and/or AWS is highly valued
* Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices and version control standards (Git)
* Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers
* Contribute to architectural decisions with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability
Requirements:
* 5+ years of experience in backend software development
* Strong proficiency in both Python and Node.js
* Solid experience with containerization (Docker) and building microservices
* Deep understanding of MySQL or similar relational databases
* Familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP and/or AWS
* Strong knowledge of Git and collaborative development practices
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and strong sense of ownership