Lead Backend Engineer (Python/ Django)

Jobot; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Web3 energy startup is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead backend engineering efforts for innovative crypto-based energy solutions. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in backend development, primarily using Python. You'll work collaboratively with diverse teams to build scalable infrastructures and drive backend practices in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and dynamic team culture enhance this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing backend software applications in Python.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with high ownership.
• Experience with setting up CI/CD and managing cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of backend systems and APIs.
• Architect scalable and secure infrastructure for crypto-based solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to define and deliver new features.

Skills

Python

Django

APIs and microservices

Cloud experience (GCP or AWS)

CI/CD

Postgres

Interest in crypto

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

Node

TypeScript

React

Job description

Overview

Web3 Energy Innovator is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to lead backend engineering for crypto-based energy solutions. The company is digitizing physical assets like solar farms and batteries through tokenization and smart contracts, building a programmable, capital-efficient platform for DeFi, institutional, and retail investors.

Base pay range

$165,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

Salary

Base pay range provided by Jobot; your actual pay will be based on skills and experience. Discuss with your recruiter to learn more.

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 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; Flask or FastAPI also acceptable
• Experience setting up CI/CD and managing cloud deployments
• 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 at a crypto exchange or DeFi company
• Exposure to LLM workflows or other AI-native systems
• Node, TypeScript, React experience

About the role

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Company & Culture

Backed by top-tier investors, the startup is transforming how energy infrastructure is financed by digitizing physical assets through tokenization and smart contracts. The company aims to enable institutional, retail, and DeFi investors to co-finance the next generation of clean energy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and ensure all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Jobot may perform background checks with your authorization. Qualified candidates with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws.