Senior Backend Engineer (Python) (Fully Remote)

SplitMetrics; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off with vacation and PTOs for re

Health and wellness benefits including

Professional development throughConfer

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SplitMetrics is seeking a seasoned Python backend engineer to design and build scalable services using FastAPI in a remote-first environment. You will contribute to robust backend systems and take ownership of asynchronous job workflows.

You will work with Redis/Celery/Kafka for async task execution, leverage PostgreSQL and S3, and integrate with LLM platforms and MCP servers across a globally distributed setup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Python backend experience with strong FastAPI skills.
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL, S3, async task queues, and microservices.
• Hands-on experience with agentic AI, MCP servers, and various LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services in Python (FastAPI).
• Implement async job execution and status tracking (Redis/Celery/Kafka).
• Integrate with LLM services and build external MCP servers.

Skills

Python backend

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

S3

async task queues

microservices

agentic AI

MCP servers

LLMs

Tools

Redis

Celery

Kafka

Job description

• Design and build backend services in Python (FastAPI)
• Implement async job execution and status tracking (Redis/Celery/Kafka)
• Integrate with LLM services and build external MCP servers

About you:

• 5+ years Python backend experience with strong FastAPI skills
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL, S3, async task queues, and microservices
• Hands-on experience with agentic AI, MCP servers, and various LLMs

What is there for you:

• Time off with vacation and additional PTOs for personal rejuvenation
• Health and wellness benefits including medical insurance and paid sick leave
• Professional development through conferences, internal courses, and career growth opportunities

SplitMetrics

SplitMetrics is a global software company providing a growth engine for mobile-first businesses through products like SplitMetrics Acquire, Optimize, and App Radar. With over 11 years of experience and a remote-first culture spanning 20+ countries, the company values collaboration and transparency.