Sr Back End Engineer (Python)_100 % Remote _Night Shift_Up to 180k

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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