Sr. Backend Engineer

Job Description:
Location: This position is remote in the US only.

Key Responsibilities
·         Implement scalable solutions across the full stack with a focus on backend services and data architecture
·         Development and optimization of Postgres database schemas, queries, and performance tuning
·         Build and maintain Python-based services, APIs, and backend processing logic
·         Develop and support AWS-based solutions, including Step Functions and event-driven workflows
·         Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CloudFormation and related tooling
·         Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
·         Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across application, infrastructure, and data layers
·         Ensure code quality through best practices including testing, code reviews, and documentation
·         Contribute to system design decisions, architecture reviews, and technical roadmaps

Required Skills & Experience
·         Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (schema design, performance tuning, complex queries)
·         Proficiency in Python for backend development and data processing
·         Experience with AWS services, particularly Step Functions, Lambda, and event-driven architectures
·         Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, specifically CloudFormation (or similar tools like Terraform)
·         Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
·         Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and microservices architecture
·         Ability to work independently and drive solutions with minimal oversight

Pay Range: $65.00 – $70.00 per hour, depending upon experience.
Health & Medical Benefits, 401K, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Time applicable by state.