Senior Backend Engineer
Core
Senior Backend Engineer building and operating scalable property technology services for repairs, maintenance, and contractor workflows using Python, Django, and AI-assisted development.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC backend engineer
Builds
Production APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and asynchronous workflows for a property tech platform
Domain
PropTech / Real Estate Management / SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, Django, Django REST Framework, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery, AWS, Kubernetes, API design, distributed systems, asynchronous processing, relational data modeling, ERD design, automated testing, observability, security, agentic coding tools, spec-driven development
Preferred skills
Experience coaching mid-level/junior engineers, experience with AI coding tools in spec-driven workflows
Technologies
Python, Django, Django REST Framework, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery, AWS, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Build and maintain APIs, microservices, and data pipelines; Design service boundaries, API contracts, and relational data models; Develop asynchronous and event-driven workflows; Write complex SQL and optimize database performance; Write automated tests and integrate into CI/CD; Diagnose and resolve production incidents; Partner with product managers to turn requirements into implementation-ready technical designs; Use agentic coding tools to generate, refactor, test, and review code; Review code and technical designs; Coach mid-level and junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC