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 Staff 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 that enable 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.

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.