Remote Backend Engineer - Python APIs & Services

Self Financial, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Financial, Inc. is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs from a remote location in the United States. This full-time role collaborates with a high-performing engineering team to enhance the company’s mobile app and web experiences.

You will design, implement, and optimize REST endpoints using Python, Flask, and FastAPI, work with PostgreSQL/MySQL, and emphasize secure, well-tested code through peer reviews and best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with ownership of backend services in production.
• Strong working knowledge of Python and understanding of web application fundamentals.
• Experience with REST APIs and relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Comfort with Git and common software development workflows.
• Proven track record of writing reliable, tested, secure, and maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python, Flask, and FastAPI.
• Implement REST endpoints for web and mobile clients, focusing on scalability and long-term maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scope and deliver user-focused improvements while ensuring code quality through reviews and best practices.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Relational databases

Git

Code quality

Tools

Flask

FastAPI

Job description

Self Financial, Inc. is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs from a remote location in the United States. This full-time role collaborates with a high-performing engineering team to enhance the company’s mobile app and web experiences.

You will design, implement, and optimize REST endpoints using Python, Flask, and FastAPI, work with PostgreSQL/MySQL, and emphasize secure, well-tested code through peer reviews and best practices.