Sr Backend Engineer, Discovery API
Core
Design, build, and operate a high-traffic catalog API and data pipelines for satellite imagery to help customers map and monitor global events.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineer (Geospatial API)
Builds
Catalog API and data pipelines for satellite imagery
Domain
Geospatial data, Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, API design (FastAPI/Flask), Data pipelines, PostgreSQL performance tuning, Cloud services (AWS/GCP), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), Automated testing
Preferred skills
Geospatial data standards (STAC, OGC APIs, PostGIS, GDAL), Kubernetes, Zero-downtime deploys
Responsibilities
Own and evolve the catalog API from design to production, Build and operate data pipelines, Tune API and database performance at scale, Ship code with automated tests and reliable deploys, Shape architecture and technical direction
