Lead Backend Engineer (Python/ Django)

Jobot; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Web3 energy innovator in Abilene is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and deploy systems and APIs using Python. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, particularly with Django or Flask, and strong cloud experience. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $165,000 to $230,000 per year, in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing backend software applications in Python.
• Experience with Django preferred; Flask or FastAPI also accepted.
• Cloud experience with GCP or AWS.
• Experience working with databases such as Postgres.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend systems and APIs.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and blockchain teams.
• Drive code quality through code reviews and automated testing.

Skills

Python

Django

APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

GCP

AWS

Postgres

Detail-orientation

Self-directed work style

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Web3 Energy Innovator is looking for a Senior to lead level Backend Engineer to join their growing team!

A Bit About Us: Backed by top-tier investors, this startup is transforming how energy infrastructure is financed—digitizing physical assets like solar farms and batteries through tokenization and smart contracts. The company is building a programmable, capital-efficient platform where DeFi, institutional, and retail investors can co-finance the next generation of clean energy. With over $10M raised to date, they’re scaling fast and looking for engineers ready to shape the user experience at the frontier of energy and finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend systems and APIs using Python
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure to support crypto-based energy solutions
• Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and blockchain teams to define and deliver new features
• Own technical decision-making and guide backend engineering best practices across the team
• Drive code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and documentation
• Optimize backend systems for reliability, scalability, and performance in a fast-paced startup environment
• Stay current with emerging technologies in crypto, distributed systems, and backend architecture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience developing backend software applications in Python, ideally within SaaS, fintech, startup, or product-driven environments
• High ownership, detail-orientation, and a proactive, self-directed work style
• Experience with Django is preferred, also open to Flask or Fast API
• Experience setting up CI/CDs and managing
• Cloud experience with GCP or AWS
• Experience working with databases such as Postgres
• Experience building APIs and Microservices
• Interest in crypto

Bonus Points

• Previous experience working at a crypto exchange or DeFi company is a plus
• Exposure to LLM workflows, or other AI-native systems is a plus
• Node, TypeScript, React are a plus

Salary $165,000 - $230,000 per year

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Compensation

Base pay range: $165,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

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