Staff Backend Engineer (Python)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Backend Engineer (Python) in the United States.

As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building and scaling complex backend services that power critical digital products. You will design and maintain modular, reliable, and high-performance systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your contributions directly impact user experience and business growth. You will operate cloud-native applications, ensure observability and operational excellence, and influence engineering best practices across the organization. Ideal candidates are proactive problem-solvers who thrive in distributed systems, microservices, and Python-based architectures while mentoring peers and driving technical excellence.

• Accountabilities
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Python, Java, and related technologies, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and external partners to deliver solutions that support digital workflows and customer-facing applications.
• Participate in architecture design, code reviews, and implementation of modular microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-based solutions.
• Ensure systems are observable, monitored, and maintainable, providing automated testing and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Operate workloads on cloud platforms, including containerized deployments using Kubernetes and orchestration tools.
• Mentor and guide engineering peers on best practices, code quality, and system design patterns.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in services, architecture, and developer workflows.
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• Requirements
• 8+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Strong expertise in Python; experience with Java or Go is a plus.
• Experience building and operating distributed systems or microservices in production environments.
• Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar) and writing efficient SQL queries.
• Hands-on experience designing APIs (gRPC, REST, OpenAPI, or Protocol Buffers).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud computing, including Kubernetes or similar orchestration platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to write maintainable, tested, and observable code.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Bonus: Experience with automated workflows, monitoring, and cloud-native infrastructure.
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• Benefits
• Competitive salary: $190K – $225K USD, plus equity options.
• Flexible paid time off and parental leave programs.
• 100% employer-paid premium medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Lifestyle stipend to support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options.
• State-of-the-art office for those who prefer an on-site environment.
• Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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