Lead Backend Engineer (Python/ Django)

Jobot; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech startup in Santa Maria seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop backend systems for innovative energy solutions. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of Python experience and knowledge of Django, along with a proactive work style. Join a dynamic team that is shaping the future of energy finance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing backend software applications in Python, ideally in SaaS or fintech environments.
• High ownership and detail orientation with a proactive work style.
• Experience with Django preferred, open to Flask or Fast API.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend systems and APIs.
• Architect scalable high-performance infrastructure for crypto-based solutions.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and blockchain teams to deliver features.

Skills

Python

Django

CI/CD

Cloud (GCP or AWS)

Postgres

API Development

Interest in crypto

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Base pay range

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

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Job details

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

This Jobot Job is hosted by Jaclyn D'Amore

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

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.



Why join us?


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
  
  

Job Details

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

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