Software Engineer - Backend (Remote)

About the Role

Backend Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for our rebate management platform and integration tools.
• Build and optimize APIs to enable seamless communication between frontend and backend systems.
• Work with Python, Django, and PostgreSQL to create efficient, maintainable, and secure backend applications.
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance, focusing on high-traffic systems.
• Collaborate with the product team to define, design, and implement backend features that meet business needs.
• Integrate third-party services and ERP platforms into the backend infrastructure.
• Implement data storage solutions and optimize database queries for performance and efficiency.
• Manage infrastructure and deployments on AWS, ensuring security, monitoring, and high availability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and fix production issues and implement scalable solutions.
  

Technical Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python and Django with proven experience in building scalable backend systems.
• Expertise in relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, including query optimization and data modeling.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and services, especially AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Knowledge of modern DevOps practices and containerization tools like Docker.
• Experience with serverless architectures and event-driven systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, including data structures, algorithms, and best practices for writing clean, maintainable code.
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming and task queues (e.g., Celery).
  

You Fit Well If

• You are passionate about building efficient and scalable backend systems that drive great user experiences.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable taking ownership of backend components from design to implementation.
• You are eager to collaborate across teams and contribute to the overall product vision.
• You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and optimizing performance for high-traffic systems.