Backend Engineer

Founding Backend Engineer at Peppr AIAs a founding backend engineer at Peppr AI, you'll architect and build the robust infrastructure that powers our agentic AI platform. You'll design PostgreSQL-based systems, implement secure authentication layers, manage cloud deployment pipelines, and help build the foundational systems that let AI agents interface securely with enterprise data.Key responsibilities include:Design and maintain reliable PostgreSQL schemas, indexes, migrations, and backupsBuild secure auth layers: authentication, fine-grained authorization, and RBAC systemsContainerize and deploy services on Kubernetes (or similar), integrating with CI/CD toolingMonitor production performance, latency, reliability, and security across all systemsCollaborate on frontend integration and infrastructure improvementsBonus: Help architect and build AI agent pipelines and orchestration systemsWe're seeking a builder who can create scalable, secure backend systems that form the foundation for AI-powered enterprise tools. You should have:Required:3+ years in backend development with strong PostgreSQL experienceSolid grounding in cloud platforms: AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, and KubernetesStrong security awareness: authentication, authorization, and encryption best practicesFamiliarity with API frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django)Excellent collaboration and code review habits with a strong team mindsetNice-to-Have:Hands-on experience with AI-centric pipelines, vector stores, and agent orchestration (RAG, LangChain, etc.)Experience with cloud infrastructure tools: Terraform, Helm, GitOpsBackground in production-grade security architectures (RBAC, IAM policies)A product mindset and experience shipping end-to-end featuresComfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration in a startup environmentThis role offers the opportunity to shape both our technical architecture and product direction while working on cutting-edge AI infrastructure challenges.