Backend Engineer

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python development, specifically within AWS serverless environments.
• Deep knowledge of AWS services including ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, RDS Aurora, SNS, and SQS.
• Experience working with third-party APIs and SaaS applications, integrating external services into backend systems.
• Experience designing and building scalable APIs, including API documentation, authentication methods, and adherence to best practices, leveraging modern frameworks and patterns.
• Solid experience managing infrastructure using Terraform and familiarity with IaC principles.
• Expertise with SQL and NoSQL databases, specifically MySQL and DynamoDB, including query optimization and performance-oriented schema design.
• Experience with Git, pipeline automation, CI/CD methodologies, and Agile practices (Jira).
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while operating in a self-driven, ownership-oriented way.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, facilitating collaboration across diverse technical teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience designing and implementing backend solutions in complex, scalable cloud environments.
• A proactive learner, eager to explore new technologies and methodologies.
• Comfortable in dynamic, collaborative environments, able to work independently and in teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating comprehensive testing strategies within CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with IoTCore and time series databases.
• Background in managing complex data ingestion workflows and reducing alert fatigue.
• Familiarity with monitoring/logging solutions beyond AWS offerings.

What We Offer

We have a distributed team that works remotely across locations in the United States and Ontario, Canada. Collaboration within core working hours is required.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process.

AssetWatch Salary Range (US) $120,000—$155,000 USD

We offer a competitive compensation package including stock options, a flexible work schedule, comprehensive benefits including retirement plan match, opportunity to make a real impact every day, and unlimited PTO.