Description:

This role is for a Backend Engineer specializing in Python for one of Weekday's clients.
It is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to collaborate with a talented, globally distributed team.
The key responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services using Flask and PostgreSQL.
The engineer will implement and manage AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS for deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
The role involves building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs to support frontend and AI-driven workflows.
The engineer will utilize pandas to process and manipulate structured data for AI-driven insights.
They will help integrate large language models (LLMs) into the platform, optimizing performance and API interactions.
Ensuring backend systems are highly performant, scalable, and secure is a critical responsibility.
The engineer will also identify, diagnose, and resolve backend issues efficiently.

Requirements:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development is required.
Proficiency in Python, specifically with frameworks such as Flask, is essential.
Experience with PostgreSQL for database management is necessary.
Familiarity with AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS, is required for cloud and infrastructure management.
Knowledge of RESTful and GraphQL API development is important for this role.
Experience with data processing and analysis using pandas is needed.
Understanding of large language models (LLMs) and their integration into platforms is a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills are necessary for troubleshooting and debugging backend issues.

The position offers a fully remote work environment, providing flexibility in work location.
Employees will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented, globally distributed team.
The role allows for professional growth and the chance to work on innovative projects involving AI and backend technologies.