Remote Senior Backend Engineer

Description:

• Raft is an intelligent logistics platform transforming the freight and customs industry through automation and advanced technologies.
• The company is a fast-scaling, UK-based tech firm with global reach, pioneering solutions for freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will shape the architecture and capabilities of the platform to support mission-critical logistics features.
• This role involves designing robust cloud infrastructure, developing scalable APIs, and enhancing the data pipeline ecosystem.
• You will create highly resilient systems, enabling features such as multi-user access and real-time updates.
• The position includes driving technical decision-making and mentoring the growing engineering team.
• This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.

Requirements:

• You must have 7+ years of hands-on experience in backend development with a strong focus on Python, along with experience in other programming languages.
• Deep expertise in designing and maintaining scalable databases, preferably PostgreSQL, is required.
• Proficiency with FastAPI/Starlette and experience in building scalable APIs with Python is essential.
• A solid track record in multi-cloud environments and the ability to architect and implement software libraries in distributed settings is necessary.
• You should be able to design and implement sophisticated logging, monitoring, and alerting infrastructure for high availability and quick troubleshooting.
• Understanding and implementing best practices in security and data privacy, with a proven ability to secure complex data flows, is crucial.
• Extensive experience with containerized tools like Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, and Helm is required, along with knowledge of deploying these in production.

Benefits:

• You will join a company at the forefront of logistics technology, competing with industry giants while utilizing cutting-edge Machine Learning and backend engineering.
• The role offers a product-driven environment where your contributions will shape real-world solutions for a global customer base.
• You will collaborate with stakeholders across various industries and continents, gaining exposure to the logistics and automation sectors.
• The position allows you to thrive in a high-energy, growth-focused environment that encourages the expansion of your technical and strategic skill sets.
• You will be part of a diverse, inclusive, and multi-cultural team that celebrates innovation and continuous improvement.