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.

Originally posted on Himalayas