Senior Backend Engineer | Team Lead Track

About us We are building Enegma , a B2B SaaS platform designed to make procurement easier for businesses. Backed by a select group of visionary investors, we empower businesses by harnessing the power of AI to streamline and enhance procurement processes. We are backed by a global early-stage venture capital firm that invests in exceptional entrepreneurs.With their support, we are redefining procurement by leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Our mission is to create intelligent AI agents that simplify decision-making, reduce costs, and drive efficiency. We're committed to meeting the unique needs of our clients, enabling them to navigate the complexities of procurement with ease. About Role As a Senior Backend Engineer , you’ll play a critical role in architecting and developing the backend systems that power our AI-driven procurement platform. You’ll work closely with AI Engineers and Product teams to build scalable APIs, integrate AI services, and manage cloud infrastructure. From building multi-agent workflows to optimizing large-scale data pipelines, you'll be at the forefront of solving complex engineering challenges with direct business impact. This is your chance to work on high-impact features, collaborate with a visionary team, and shape the technical foundation of a rapidly growing B2B SaaS product. Job Description: Backend Architecture & Development : Design and develop robust backend systems using Python (FastAPI, Flask) , ensuring scalability, security, and performance. API Design & Integration : Build RESTful APIs and integrate with AI services (OpenAI, Claude, Hugging Face, LangChain) and third-party SaaS systems. RAG & LLM Workflows : Collaborate with AI Engineers to implement Retrieve-Augment-Generate (RAG) frameworks and optimize LLM-driven features. Database & Cloud Engineering : Manage databases, optimize queries, and deploy services on AWS ECS, S3, Lambda, and related cloud infrastructure. Agentic AI Integration : Work on backend systems supporting multi-agent AI workflows, enabling complex procurement automations.( N8N is a plus) Code Quality & Best Practices : Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following SOLID principles and scalable design patterns. Collaboration & Mentorship : Partner with frontend, AI, and product teams to deliver cohesive solutions, while mentoring junior developers. Security & Compliance : Ensure systems adhere to data privacy regulations, security best practices, and responsible AI guidelines. What we're looking for: 4+ years of backend development experience in Python (FastAPI,SQLAlchemy) . Strong understanding of API design, database architecture, and cloud services ( AWS preferred). Exposure to AI/ML technologies, LLM APIs, and RAG frameworks (preferred but not mandatory). Experience with microservices architecture and containerized deployments ( Docker, ECS, Kubernetes ). Problem-solving mindset with attention to performance optimization and scalability. Passion for building high-impact enterprise SaaS products Aspirations to grow into a Team Lead / Engineering Manager role. What You’ll Gain: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI & multi-agent systems. Ownership of core backend modules in a fast-growing SaaS startup. Collaborative, innovation-driven culture with focus on learning & impact. Direct visibility into real-world AI product development challenges. Be part of a visionary team redefining procurement with AI. Culture at Enegma: Collaborative Environment: We believe in teamwork, where every voice matters and ideas are welcomed. Innovation-Driven: We thrive on creativity and encourage experimentation to solve complex problems. Mentorship Focus: Learn directly from experts and build skills that will shape your career. Impact-Oriented: Work on meaningful projects that drive value for our clients and the industry. Show more Show less