Job Description
A leading SaaS Fintech company, backed by over $5 million in recent investments, is seeking a skilled Staff Back End/Platform Engineer proficient in Python, Django, and AWS. This remote role, open to candidates across the United States, offers a competitive salary of up to $200k along with equity and comprehensive benefits.
Technologies:
- Python
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- Django
Requirements:
- 8+ years of solid experience in Python and Django — Core back-end engineering will comprise 70-80% of the role, making these skills essential.
- DevOps and Containerization experience — Proficiency with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and related technologies.
- Flexibility to work as both a Back-End Engineer and a Platform/SRE/DevOps team member — As a start-up, we need someone adaptable to take on various responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Build backend features and integrations (Python and Django)
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
- Performance testing
- Improve monitoring systems
- Maintain Kubernetes Clusters
- Provide rotational on-call support
Benefits:
- An opportunity to make a significant impact on the platform of a well-funded and rapidly growing start-up.
- 100% remote work, anywhere within the U.S.
- Competitive base salary of up to $200k.
- Attractive equity options.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, PTO, and more.
Must-Have Criteria:
- Start-up Experience: Experience in fast-paced start-ups (VC funding, teams 200).
- Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience: 7+ years in software engineering.
- Task Distribution: 20% DevOps, 80% Engineering. It's not a DevOps role.
- Technical Expertise: Strong Django and Python skills.