Backend Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python and Django
• Build and maintain financial reconciliation data platform with AWS cloud services
• Build reliable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications that support business growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver products end-to-end
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, testing, deployment, and operational support
• Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and software quality
• Contribute to engineering best practices, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 3–5 years of professional experience developing backend applications using Python and Django
• Strong experience with AWS services, including: SNSE, SQS, API Gateway, Step Functions, S3
• Experience working with AI-powered development tools such as Claude Code and other modern AI engineering assistants
• Proven ability to partner with stakeholders and deliver products from ideation through production deployment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Passion for software craftsmanship, maintainable system design, testing, observability, and continuous improvement

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS Glue, S3, and cloud-based data pipelines for processing, transforming, and integrating large-scale business data
• Experience working in retail and e-commerce organizations and applying AI solutions to areas such as inventory, fulfillment, customer experience, and financial operations

Benefits, Culture and Perks

• Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Kind Body Fertility Benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
• Unlimited PTO
• Full Access to LinkedIn learning
• Employee Discounts
• Perks (HQ Location)
• Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th
• Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
• Free Swag Giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Annual Summer Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

Compensation

$150,000 - $165,000 / year