Remote Senior Backend Engineer

Description:

• We are building the future of uncensored AI infrastructure and products, focusing on hyper-immersive experiences and personalized AI characters.
• Our platform, OhChat, has quickly gained 70,000 users across 174 countries, allowing real-time interactions with digital AI characters.
• We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help transition from a monolithic architecture to a microservices-based system that can support millions of users.
• The backend is built in Python, utilizing AWS Lambda and serverless architecture, with MongoDB as the primary database.
• The role involves designing, building, and optimizing new services to enhance our core infrastructure.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of professional experience in building and scaling backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python is required, with hands-on experience in building serverless applications, preferably using AWS Lambda and migrating to microservices architecture.
• A deep understanding of AWS services, including API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Step Functions, is essential.
• Strong experience with MongoDB, including performance optimization and data modeling at scale, is necessary.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing microservices architectures is required.
• A solid understanding of distributed systems, event-driven design, and low-latency API development is needed.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks is important.
• Candidates should have a strong focus on security, performance, and fault tolerance in backend services.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills are required.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to shape the backend architecture of a next-generation global AI platform from the ground up.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies that redefine human interaction with AI.
• Join a diverse, ambitious, and creative team that pushes technical and creative boundaries.
• High-impact role with opportunities for leadership and growth alongside the company.
• Flexible, remote-first culture that promotes work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation and equity package.
• Experience the startup energy with the reach and excitement of a global product.