Back End Engineer (SQL, Python)

Jobgether

United States

Remote

USD 230,000 - 290,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Flexible PTO
Comprehensive health insurance
12 weeks paid parental leave
401(k) with company match
$500 work-from-home stipend
$1,200 annual health & wellness allowance
Access to co-working hubs

Job summary

A technology partner is seeking a Back End Engineer in the United States to design and develop backend systems for AI-driven applications. The role requires expertise in SQL and Python, and offers a salary range of $230,000 to $290,000 USD. Ideal candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead initiatives in a fast-paced environment, focusing on system reliability and optimization.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience building and deploying mission-critical REST/RPC backend services.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with experience designing scalable data pipelines.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to deliver elegant, maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems.
  • Develop and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

SQL
Python
Kubernetes
System-level debugging
Problem-solving
Communication

Job description

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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Back End Engineer (SQL, Python) in the United States.

In this role, you will design and develop the backend systems that power large-scale AI-driven applications. You will focus on building robust, secure, and scalable architectures, optimizing databases, and improving platform performance for millions of users. The position involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to open-source projects, and implementing best practices for long-term system growth. You will have the opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges while shaping the infrastructure that supports cutting-edge AI technologies. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment and enjoy delivering impactful solutions at web scale.

Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and infrastructure to support AI-driven products
  • Develop and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring efficient query patterns and high performance
  • Refactor and improve existing systems to reduce technical debt and enhance maintainability
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to ensure robust deployment and monitoring strategies
  • Contribute to open-source projects and integrate cutting-edge technologies into production systems
  • Establish and enforce best practices for architecture, coding standards, and team workflows
  • Focus on reliability, security, and scalability to meet the needs of millions of users
Requirements
  • Proven experience building and deploying mission-critical REST/RPC backend services
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with experience designing scalable data pipelines
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, deployment pipelines, and system-level debugging
  • Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source projects is a plus
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to deliver elegant, maintainable solutions
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with distributed, cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of infrastructure best practices, security, and performance optimization
Benefits
  • Competitive salary: $230,000 — $290,000 USD, based on experience and internal leveling
  • Flexible PTO with U.S. holidays and a week shutdown in December
  • Comprehensive health insurance covering 100% of the policyholder and 75% of dependents
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave (U.S.)
  • 401(k) program with 3% company match, vested immediately
  • $500 work-from-home stipend and $1,200 annual health & wellness allowance
  • Access to co-working hubs in San Francisco and New York for in-person collaboration
  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI research with a collaborative, innovative team

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