Sr Back End Engineer - 100 % Remote - Night Shift - Up to 180k

We're seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer, with Frontend Knowledge to join our engineering team in the ongoing development and evolution of our platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend technologies with a working familiarity with frontend development. This role offers the opportunity to make significant technical contributions to a sophisticated platform used by marketing professionals while collaborating with team leads.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in backend development
• Proficiency in Python and related frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, or similar)
• Experience with SQL databases, ORM technologies (SQLAlchemy), and GraphQL (Python-based servers)
• Experience with form management in React applications
• Understanding of state management patterns, testing frameworks, and deployment strategies
• Experience with build systems, module bundlers, and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English for technical discussions, documentation, and knowledge sharing
• Proficiency with preferred development environment (Mac or Linux) and related development tools
• Ability to collaborate synchronously with team members during core hours (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM US Eastern Time) while respecting work-life balance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advertising technology or marketing analytics
• Knowledge of budget management and financial data systems
• Experience developing multi-app workspaces or monorepos
• Familiarity with UI component libraries (particularly Mantine or similar)
• Familiarity with data visualization libraries and techniques
• Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices
• Experience with real-time data processing systems
• Understanding of data privacy regulations and security best practices
• Experience with systems compliant with ISO 27001 and other security frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST 800-53, or HIPAA requirements
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical community
• Knowledge of first principles (e.g. basics of tools, internals of the computer, low level concepts and how work actually gets done, etc)
• Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
• Some experience (1+ years) in team leadership or people management in a technical context

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust backend solutions using:
• Python backend services (Flask, FastAPI, or similar)
• Python-based GraphQL servers
• ORM SQL (SQLAlchemy)
• Contribute to technical decision-making processes while balancing business requirements with technical constraints
• Follow and extend best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment processes across the entire stack
• Collaborate with product management, UI/UX designers, and engineering leads to implement technical specifications
• Implement scalable data models and APIs to support complex business logic
• Optimize application performance across multiple applications
• Apply type safety and code reusability best practices
• Participate in the full development lifecycle from planning to deployment
• Stay up-to-date on the latest tools and techniques, recommending them for incorporation into our platform.