A leading AI technology company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Shift-left Solutions team in New York. In this foundational role, you will design developer-first integrations with AI coding assistants, lead projects from concept to production, and mentor teammates. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in building high-performance backend systems, a strong proficiency in Python, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes collaboration and technical leadership, making it pivotal in shaping code quality tooling.
Qualifications
7+ years of hands-on experience building high-performance backend systems or scalable developer tooling.
Strong expertise in Python and modern backend development practices.
A collaborative approach to problem-solving and a willingness to share knowledge with teammates.
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.
Responsibilities
Design and implement integrations with modern development tools and AI coding assistants.
Lead projects from design through production; own technical decisions.
Drive architectural discussions and mentor team members.
Collaborate with engineering teams across the globe.
Skills
Python
Backend Development Practices
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Tools
FastAPI
PostgreSQL
Redis
GCP
Job description
A leading AI technology company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Shift-left Solutions team in New York. In this foundational role, you will design developer-first integrations with AI coding assistants, lead projects from concept to production, and mentor teammates. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in building high-performance backend systems, a strong proficiency in Python, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes collaboration and technical leadership, making it pivotal in shaping code quality tooling.