
Senior Backend Engineer
Posted Oct 9

Posted Oct 9
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.
• Take ownership of a product area from start to finish, encompassing design and post-launch analysis.
• Develop and implement backend functionalities within the Django monolith, addressing both established workflows and new initiatives.
• Enhance performance and dependability by refining services, database queries, endpoints, and caching mechanisms.
• Work collaboratively with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to create reliable large-scale experiences.
• Participate in technical discussions, balancing immediate delivery needs with long-term architectural considerations.
• Maintain engineering standards, including code reviews, testing coverage, and observability practices.
• Join one of the Agents, Docs, Growth, or Optimize teams based on business requirements and your expertise.
• Over 5 years of experience in developing backend applications with a focus on high scalability and availability.
• Proficient in Python with extensive hands-on experience.
• Proven ability to optimize endpoint performance and database queries.
• Strong commitment to automated testing practices.
• History of implementing engineering best practices effectively.
• Experience with Django is a plus.
• Previous startup experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with backend technologies such as Go, Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery, AmazonMQ, Terraform, and AWS.
• Equity in Scribe.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, including two $0/month medical plan options for employees.
• 401(k) Plan available through Vestwell.
• $500/year Flex Benefit for home office equipment, productivity tools, learning & development, or fitness/wellness.
• $100/month commuter benefits for employees based in San Francisco.
• Flexible paid time off along with company holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Complimentary Talkspace membership.
• Access to One Medical (location-dependent).
• Discounts at Kindbody for family planning services.
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