Staff Backend Engineer – Python/Django Core Platform

Cantos Ventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Flexible PTO

401k

Equity options

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Cantos Ventures in San Francisco is looking for an experienced backend engineer to join as a Staff Engineer. This role involves leading the development of features in their Django monolith and optimizing critical user workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python and a passion for solving user problems, alongside capabilities in mentoring and upholding engineering excellence.

The position offers competitive salaries, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience building backend applications at high scale and availability.
• Extensive experience with Python and optimizing database queries.
• Strong advocate for automated testing and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new features in the Django monolith.
• Optimize database queries and caching layers for performance.
• Collaborate with product and design on user experience.

Skills

Backend Development

Python

Database Optimization

Automated Testing

Tools

Django

PostgreSQL

Redis

Terraform

Job description

Cantos Ventures in San Francisco is looking for an experienced backend engineer to join as a Staff Engineer. This role involves leading the development of features in their Django monolith and optimizing critical user workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python and a passion for solving user problems, alongside capabilities in mentoring and upholding engineering excellence.

The position offers competitive salaries, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and flexible PTO.