Lead Backend Engineer (Python/ Django)

Jobot; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A Web3 Energy Innovator is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead backend development for crypto-based energy solutions. Responsibilities include designing and deploying backend systems using Python and architecting secure infrastructure. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, preferably within SaaS or fintech. This role offers a salary range of $165,000–$230,000 annually, and the company supports a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing backend software applications in Python.
• Experience setting up CI/CDs and managing.
• Experience building APIs and Microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend systems and APIs.
• Architect scalable and secure infrastructure for crypto-based energy solutions.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and blockchain teams.

Skills

Python

High ownership

Detail orientation

Proactive work style

API development

Experience with databases like Postgres

Experience in SaaS

Interest in crypto

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Django

Flask

Fast API

GCP

AWS

Job description

Overview

Web3 Energy Innovator is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join and lead backend development for crypto-based energy solutions. You will design, build, and deploy backend systems and APIs using Python, architect scalable and secure backend infrastructure, and collaborate with product, frontend, and blockchain teams. Salary: Base pay range $165,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr.

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

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