Sr. Backend Engineer

Job Description:

Location: This position is remote in the US only.

Key Responsibilities
• Implement scalable solutions across the full stack with a focus on backend services and data architecture
• Development and optimization of Postgres database schemas, queries, and performance tuning
• Build and maintain Python-based services, APIs, and backend processing logic
• Develop and support AWS-based solutions, including Step Functions and event-driven workflows
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CloudFormation and related tooling
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across application, infrastructure, and data layers
• Ensure code quality through best practices including testing, code reviews, and documentation
• Contribute to system design decisions, architecture reviews, and technical roadmaps

Required Skills & Experience
• Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (schema design, performance tuning, complex queries)
• Proficiency in Python for backend development and data processing
• Experience with AWS services, particularly Step Functions, Lambda, and event-driven architectures
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, specifically CloudFormation (or similar tools like Terraform)
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and microservices architecture
• Ability to work independently and drive solutions with minimal oversight

Pay Range: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour, depending upon experience.
Health & Medical Benefits, 401K, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Time applicable by state.