Sr Back End Engineer - 100 % Remote - Night Shift - Up to 180k

WeSource · United States · $180k – $180k · posted today ago

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About this role

We're seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer, with Frontend Knowledge to join our engineering team in the ongoing development and evolution of our platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend technologies with a working familiarity with frontend development. This role offers the opportunity to make significant technical contributions to a sophisticated platform used by marketing professionals while collaborating with team leads.

Required Skills & Experience

4+ years of experience in backend development
Proficiency in Python and related frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, or similar)
Experience with SQL databases, ORM technologies (SQLAlchemy), and GraphQL (Python-based servers)
Experience with form management in React applications
Understanding of state management patterns, testing frameworks, and deployment strategies
Experience with build systems, module bundlers, and CI/CD pipelines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English for technical discussions, documentation, and knowledge sharing
Proficiency with preferred development environment (Mac or Linux) and related development tools
Ability to collaborate synchronously with team members during core hours (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM US Eastern Time) while respecting work-life balance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in advertising technology or marketing analytics
Knowledge of budget management and financial data systems
Experience developing multi-app workspaces or monorepos
Familiarity with UI component libraries (particularly Mantine or similar)
Familiarity with data visualization libraries and techniques
Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices
Experience with real-time data processing systems
Understanding of data privacy regulations and security best practices
Experience with systems compliant with ISO 27001 and other security frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST 800-53, or HIPAA requirements
Contributions to open-source projects or technical community
Knowledge of first principles (e.g. basics of tools, internals of the computer, low level concepts and how work actually gets done, etc)
Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
Some experience (1+ years) in team leadership or people management in a technical context

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust backend solutions using:
Python backend services (Flask, FastAPI, or similar)
Python-based GraphQL servers
ORM SQL (SQLAlchemy)
Contribute to technical decision-making processes while balancing business requirements with technical constraints
Follow and extend best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment processes across the entire stack
Collaborate with product management, UI/UX designers, and engineering leads to implement technical specifications
Implement scalable data models and APIs to support complex business logic
Optimize application performance across multiple applications
Apply type safety and code reusability best practices
Participate in the full development lifecycle from planning to deployment
Stay up-to-date on the latest tools and techniques, recommending them for incorporation into our platform.