About the Role: Senior Backend Software Engineer
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* As a key member of our development team, you will play a crucial role in designing and scaling our core systems. You will work closely with AI researchers, data scientists, and frontend engineers to develop APIs, data pipelines, and services that form the foundation of our platform.
* You will be responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining backend services using Python and Node.js. This includes designing and implementing scalable, reliable RESTful APIs, containerizing and deploying applications using Docker, and optimizing data models and managing relational databases.
* We are looking for an experienced professional who can collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams, with a strong understanding of cloud platforms such as GCP and/or AWS.
* The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Git and collaborative development practices, and will be able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
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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 a strong plus
* 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
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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, startup environment
* Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and strong sense of ownership
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