Software Engineer

Are you a Backend Software Engineer looking for the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges within a fast-growing technology company?

Join an innovative, data-driven organization where you’ll have genuine ownership over backend systems and the opportunity to work with modern engineering and AI development practices.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys building scalable software, working with large datasets, and taking ownership of products from development through to production.

What you will be doing:

• Design and develop robust backend services and APIs using Python and Django.
• Take ownership of key backend features, ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable.
• Work extensively with PostgreSQL and other relational databases, including schema design and query optimization.
• Integrate backend applications with cloud-based data warehouses and analytical platforms.
• Contribute to data pipelines and architecture to ensure seamless interaction between application and data systems.
• Work closely with frontend engineers, data scientists, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in technical planning, code reviews, and the continuous improvement of engineering practices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize applications running in Linux-based environments.
• Leverage modern AI-powered development tools to improve engineering productivity, software quality, and delivery.

Requirements:

• 3 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience using Django or a comparable framework.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.
• Experience working with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouses.
• Good understanding of API development, distributed systems, and asynchronous programming.
• Comfortable working within Linux/Unix environments and using command-line tools.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, testing, and production development.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in a remote-first environment.

It’s a Bonus If You Have:

• Experience working with AWS for application hosting, storage, or data processing.
• Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools and workflows.
• Experience working with large-scale data or analytics platforms.
• Previous experience in a startup or high-growth technology environment.
• Familiarity with media, advertising, analytics, or other data-intensive industries.

The Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: $140k – $160k (DOE)
• Remote-first working environment with flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on challenging technical problems involving large and complex datasets.
• High bonus potential based on performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) with company match.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Access to modern AI development tools and technologies.
• Strong opportunities for career progression and technical development.