Senior Platform Engineer — Django & AWS (US-Based)

PadSplit; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in the United States to enhance backend systems and ensure the stability and performance of their core marketplace platform. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in Django and AWS, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. Responsibilities include building and maintaining Django services, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating across teams. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $175,000 annually and emphasizes values in equal opportunity and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience building backend systems with Python/Django.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambdas, etc.).
• Strong command of Postgres or similar relational databases.
• Proven ability to design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Comfort jumping into React-based frontend tasks when needed.
• Ability to architect solutions that support a rapidly growing platform.
• Skilled at diagnosing complex issues across services and infrastructure.
• Clear communication and a proactive approach in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, optimize, and maintain core Django services and APIs.
• Design scalable, secure solutions to support marketplace growth.
• Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering best practices.
• Work with Postgres and ensure data accuracy and performance.
• Collaborate with other pods for frontend needs.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve platform issues.
• Participate in standups and alignment with Product and QA.

Skills

Django expertise

AWS proficiency

Database skills

API development

Frontend flexibility

Scalability mindset

Strong debugging

Collaboration & Ownership

Job description

A dynamic technology company is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in the United States to enhance backend systems and ensure the stability and performance of their core marketplace platform. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in Django and AWS, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. Responsibilities include building and maintaining Django services, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating across teams. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $175,000 annually and emphasizes values in equal opportunity and a collaborative work environment.