Backend Engineer — Python/Django & AWS, AI Tools

Socotra, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare

Unlimited PTO

Annual Holiday Party

Free weekly catered lunch

Job summary

Socotra, Inc. is looking for a skilled backend developer based in Los Angeles, CA, to design and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python and Django. You will contribute to building a financial reconciliation data platform and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technical solutions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in Python and AWS services, strong communication skills, and a passion for software craftsmanship. The position offers full company-paid healthcare and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience developing backend applications using Python and Django.
• Experience building scalable, production-grade enterprise applications.
• Proven ability to partner with stakeholders and deliver products from ideation through production deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python and Django.
• Build and maintain financial reconciliation data platform with AWS cloud services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Backend development with Python and Django

AWS services (SNS, SQS, API Gateway, Step Functions, S3)

AI-powered development tools

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Socotra, Inc. is looking for a skilled backend developer based in Los Angeles, CA, to design and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python and Django. You will contribute to building a financial reconciliation data platform and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technical solutions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in Python and AWS services, strong communication skills, and a passion for software craftsmanship. The position offers full company-paid healthcare and unlimited PTO.