Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Vertage Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertage Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Houston to design and build scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI. You will work with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD tools to deliver reliable APIs powering renewable energy applications.

You will contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with product teams and stakeholders. This role emphasizes scalable systems and cloud-native design.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience building APIs with FastAPI or similar.
• Experience with AWS and cloud-native apps.
• Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Build scalable backend services and distributed systems.
• Work with AWS services such as RDS, SQS, and S3.
• Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Argo.
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Argo

Communication

React

Tools

RDS

SQS

S3

Job description

Are you a backend engineer who loves building clean, scalable APIs and solving complex problems with Python?

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Houston. This role is heavily focused on Python and FastAPI, and you'll play a key role in designing and building backend services that power critical business applications in the renewable energy space.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI
• Build scalable backend services and distributed systems
• Work with AWS services such as RDS, SQS, and S3
• Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Argo
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of backend software engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Python
• Experience building APIs with FastAPI or similar Python frameworks
• Experience working with AWS and cloud-native applications
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD best practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with React or other frontend technologies

Why This Role?

• Work on impactful technology supporting the future of energy
• Join a collaborative engineering team that values technical excellence
• Opportunity to influence architecture and engineering best practices
• Work with modern technologies across cloud, containers, and automation