Senior Backend Engineer - Django/Python for Scalable APIs

Recentive Analytics Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative work culture

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Recentive Analytics Inc. seeks a Backend Engineer to design and build flexible backend systems for sports and entertainment. You’ll collaborate with engineers and data scientists to develop APIs, model databases, and ensure performance. The role demands 7+ years of Python experience, expertise in Django, and proficiency with tools like Docker and AWS. Join a growing team that values innovation and offers impactful opportunities in a collaborative environment. This position is based in San Francisco with options for remote work.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience building backend systems in Python, with expertise in Django and Django Rest Framework.
• Experience designing systems that are easy to understand, extend, and work with legacy code.
• Hands-on experience with Celery and building distributed systems for asynchronous tasks.
• Proficiency with Docker, AWS, and Kubernetes for building production-ready backend systems.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and working with PostgreSQL, Redis, and DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with OAuth2 and role-based access control.
• Ability to work through ambiguity and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Architect Python-based backend systems using Django, Django Rest Framework, and Celery.
• Develop APIs and model relational databases while ensuring application performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather context and define system requirements.
• Translate data science workflows into production-ready services.

Skills

Backend Engineering Expertise

System Design and Architecture Skills

Async and Background Processing

Cloud and Containerization

API and Data Layer Fluency

Security and Authentication

Self-Directed and Product-Aware

Tools

Django

Celery

Docker

AWS

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Redis

DynamoDB

Job description

Recentive Analytics Inc. seeks a Backend Engineer to design and build flexible backend systems for sports and entertainment. You’ll collaborate with engineers and data scientists to develop APIs, model databases, and ensure performance. The role demands 7+ years of Python experience, expertise in Django, and proficiency with tools like Docker and AWS. Join a growing team that values innovation and offers impactful opportunities in a collaborative environment. This position is based in San Francisco with options for remote work.