Description:

The Senior Backend Engineer will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing web and mobile applications, with a focus on backend technologies such as Python, Django, and APIs.
Responsibilities include designing backend APIs and database models, system architecture, improving backend practices, creating documentation, and mentoring team members.
The role involves close collaboration with product, design, and engineering teams to ensure robust backend infrastructure is built with user experience in mind.
The position offers autonomy in work, with an expectation to take ownership of project implementations.
The engineer will also be involved in frontend tasks when necessary to deliver high-quality products to users.

Requirements:

Strong proficiency in Python and Django with experience in designing and implementing robust backend architecture.
Comfortable with API design, database modeling, and simplifying complex problems.
Enjoy working closely with product, design, and frontend teams, integrating their input into your work.
A "product-centric" engineer who takes pride in creating user-loved products.
Ability to identify and implement improvements to backend systems and processes for efficiency.
Passion for sharing knowledge, providing effective mentoring, and contributing to good documentation.
Willingness to participate in the on-call rotation to address bugs or errors with a problem-solving mindset.

Fully remote work environment allowing you to work from your preferred location.
Competitive cash and equity compensation in a hyper-growth, early-stage company.
Stipend provided to set up an ideal working environment.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits available for full-time employees in the US.
401k option for US employees.
Unlimited paid time off.
Enjoy a 3-day weekend every month with the "First Friday" off for rest, recuperation, or leisure activities.