Senior Backend Engineer: Cloud APIs & Data Systems

Kahuna Labs; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahuna Labs is seeking a seasoned developer to own cloud-native application development in production environments. The role requires strong Python or OOP skills, plus experience with NoSQL databases, queues, vector DBs, API servers, and Jupyter notebooks.

Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and telemetry tools (OTLP, Grafana, Prometheus) is a plus. You should thrive in fast-paced cycles and maintain a customer-obsessed mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing apps in cloud production environments.
• Strong Python or other OOP language skills.
• Familiarity with NoSQL DBs, Message Queues, Vector DBs, API servers, and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and telemetry tools (OTLP, Grafana, Prometheus) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and end-to-end ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud-native applications in production environments.
• Design and implement scalable backend services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship features.
• Monitor and improve system telemetry and performance.

Skills

Cloud development

Python

OOP

Problem solving

Ownership

Fast-paced development

Customer focus

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OTLP

Grafana

Prometheus

NoSQL databases

Message queues

Vector DBs

API servers

Jupyter Notebooks

Job description

Kahuna Labs is seeking a seasoned developer to own cloud-native application development in production environments. The role requires strong Python or OOP skills, plus experience with NoSQL databases, queues, vector DBs, API servers, and Jupyter notebooks.

Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and telemetry tools (OTLP, Grafana, Prometheus) is a plus. You should thrive in fast-paced cycles and maintain a customer-obsessed mindset.