Senior Backend Engineer - Django, API & Scale

PetsApp; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PetsApp is seeking a skilled Back End Engineer to join their team in Boston. This role focuses on optimizing the lending system, developing RESTful APIs, and leading technical architecture decisions. The position requires strong Python and Django skills, as well as experience with database optimization.

The expected salary range is between $170,000 and $180,000 based on qualifications. Applicants with any type of work authorization are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Python development experience.
• Strong expertise in the Django framework.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and database optimization techniques.
• Proven experience in REST API design and development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and resolve performance bottlenecks in lending systems.
• Develop and maintain robust RESTful APIs.
• Refactor deal calculation library for efficiency.
• Optimize database queries and schema design.
• Lead and collaborate on architectural solutions.

Skills

Python development

Django

SQL

REST API design

Docker

AWS Infrastructure

Microservices architecture

Tools

Postgres

Airflow

React

Job description

PetsApp is seeking a skilled Back End Engineer to join their team in Boston. This role focuses on optimizing the lending system, developing RESTful APIs, and leading technical architecture decisions. The position requires strong Python and Django skills, as well as experience with database optimization.

The expected salary range is between $170,000 and $180,000 based on qualifications. Applicants with any type of work authorization are welcome to apply.