Senior Backend Engineer (Python)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026.
Job Brief:
The Backend Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting the backend of the product. This includes handling data storage, API routes, data modeling, and API development. The Backend Engineer will also be involved in coordinating with other teams to ensure that there are no conflicts between backend systems and third party applications.
Job Role:
Write unit tests for new features developed by other engineers
Maintain the databases and services that power the backend of our product
Coordinate with other teams to ensure that there are no conflicts between backend systems and third party applications.
Maintain a high level of service by identifying potential performance bottlenecks before they happen.
Work closely with our product managers to determine what data is needed to build features or provide analytics on our users.
Assist with any tasks related to ensuring the integrity of our user data.
Requirements:
6+ years of experience
Degree in computer science or computer engineering
Proficiency with python
Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB
Familiarity with containerization, in particular docker
Familiarity with orchestration and network technology, specifically Kubernetes
Solid understanding of operating system and networking concepts
Solid understanding of git tools ex: github
Solid understanding of software design concepts
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Good problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Reports to: CTO