Backend Engineer

remote work; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

saas.group is seeking a capable Backend Engineer to own the Django backend and production infrastructure on the 3D AI Studio team. You will work closely with the founder to enhance code, build features, and maintain a scalable platform for a global user base.

The role emphasizes hands-on Django development, PostgreSQL migrations, and robust Linux server administration, including deployment, security, and monitoring. Remote work is allowed, with CET time alignment and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong production experience with Python and Django backend development.
• Good PostgreSQL/SQL skills, including migrations and query optimization.
• Hands-on Linux server administration and production troubleshooting.
• Experience with REST APIs, background jobs and task queues such as Celery or RabbitMQ.
• Proficiency with Git, code reviews, testing and safe deployments.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the Python Django backend and related features.
• Manage Hetzner Linux servers, deployments, updates, and security.
• Maintain and migrate the PostgreSQL database, including to Neon.
• Ensure background jobs, API integrations, monitoring and backups are reliable.
• Investigate incidents and optimize performance for a large user base.

Skills

Python

Django

PostgreSQL

Linux administration

Celery

RabbitMQ

Git

Tools

Celery

RabbitMQ

Git

Job description

About the role

The role sits on the 3D AI Studio team at saas.group, an AI platform for turning images and text into 3D models. You will own the Django backend and production infrastructure, working closely with the founder to improve code, build features, and keep the platform stable and scalable for a global user base.

What you'll do

• Own and improve the Python Django backend and related features.
• Manage Hetzner Linux servers, deployments, updates, and security.
• Maintain and migrate the PostgreSQL database, including to Neon.
• Ensure background jobs, API integrations, monitoring and backups are reliable.
• Investigate incidents and optimize performance for a large user base.

What they're looking for

• Strong production experience with Python and Django backend development.
• Good PostgreSQL/SQL skills, including migrations and query optimization.
• Hands-on Linux server administration and production troubleshooting.
• Experience with REST APIs, background jobs and task queues such as Celery or RabbitMQ.
• Proficiency with Git, code reviews, testing and safe deployments.
• Independent and reliable with clear technical communication and ownership mindset.

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states the role is fully remote; no specific country restrictions are stated beyond the remote setup.
• Time zone alignment is mentioned as Central European Time for this role.
• Pay currency or salary range is not specified in the listing; final details will be shared before interview.
• The listing does not mention visa or work authorization requirements.
• Hiring region information beyond remote does not exclude Nigeria in the text; confirm region suitability before interviewing.