Remote Backend Platform Engineer — Python & APIs

Codevertex Innovations; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Cross-functional exposure across teams

Documentation-focused environment

Job summary

CodeVertex Innovations seeks a Backend Platform Engineer to build backend services, internal APIs, and platform capabilities in a remote setting. You will translate business needs into reliable technical delivery, balancing documentation and execution through cross-functional collaboration.

You will own workstreams from discovery to deployment, maintaining clear communication and high-quality documentation while handling sensitive information with professionalism.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong practical experience with Backend Development, Python, APIs, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL.
• Ability to work remotely with ownership, judgment, and clear written communication.
• Comfortable working in documentation-heavy technical or business environments.
• Strong problem-solving ability and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own meaningful workstreams from discovery through execution, documentation, testing, and handoff.
• Translate business needs into practical analysis, systems work, operating procedures, or technical execution plans.
• Maintain high standards for written communication, documentation quality, and process clarity.
• Use evidence, structure, and judgment to improve quality, reliability, and decision-making.
• Handle confidential internal information with appropriate professionalism and care.

Skills

Backend development

Python

APIs

Distributed systems

PostgreSQL

Job description

CodeVertex Innovations seeks a Backend Platform Engineer to build backend services, internal APIs, and platform capabilities in a remote setting. You will translate business needs into reliable technical delivery, balancing documentation and execution through cross-functional collaboration.

You will own workstreams from discovery to deployment, maintaining clear communication and high-quality documentation while handling sensitive information with professionalism.