About CargoSprintCargoSprint is made up of a world-class team of highly motivated individuals who are passionate about transforming the cargo industry. We have developed cutting-edge digital solutions that streamline cargo operations, enhance efficiency, and improve the overall experience for everyone involved. Our workplace fosters innovation, collaboration, and the drive to solve industry challenges.CargoSprint is dedicated to delivering game-changing solutions that connect the cargo industry like never before, and we are looking for driven, enthusiastic people who share our vision of innovation and excellence.If you think we are a great mutual fit, we want hear from you!About YouWe’re looking for a senior, hands-on Python engineer who can take ideas from concept to production and own the full lifecycle along the way. You’ll design and architect backend services, build APIs, work deeply with databases, ensure quality through strong unit testing, and apply DevOps practices to deploy, monitor, and improve systems in production. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in startup-like environments, moves quickly, operates with a high degree of ownership, and already leverages AI to work faster and better.About the roleYou will design, architect, build, and evolve backend services that power critical parts of our platform. You should be comfortable turning ideas into reliable software that solves real user needs. You should care about shipping quickly, making sound technical decisions, measuring results, and improving over time in a high-ownership, high-autonomy environment.What you'll doDesign, architect, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python, Postgres, FastAPI, and TemporalDesign and optimize database solutionsWrite strong unit tests and help drive engineering qualityApply DevOps practices across CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, and reliabilityTake ideas from concept to production and continuously improve themUse AI to accelerate development and improve engineering productivityTroubleshoot production issues and implement durable fixesQualificationsGeneral:Excellent communication skills in EnglishAbility to self-manage and operate with limited oversightStrong ownership and a builder mindsetExperience working in startup or high-growth environmentsA desire to deliver a great experience for the end user and the critical thinking skills to make it happenStrong systems thinkingTechnical Skills:Expert-level PythonExperience designing and architecting backend systems and APIsExperience with FastAPI or similar backend frameworksStrong database design and query optimization skillsExpertise in unit testing and code quality practicesExperience building and supporting production-grade systemsSolid understanding of DevOps concepts, including containers, deployment, monitoring, and reliabilityOur StackPython, FastAPI, Temporal, PostgresDocker, Kubernetes, PulumiVue.js frontendWhat We Offer:Real ownership and meaningful impactA small, senior team that values quality and continuous improvementRespect for your work-life balanceCompetitive pay and benefitsDoes this role sound like the next step in your career?We’d love to hear from you! If you don’t meet all of the requirements exactly, we encourage you to use your cover letter to tell us about your unique experience—talent comes from many places, and skills are transferable.Our Commitment to an Extraordinary Work EnvironmentAt CargoSprint, we value diversity and inclusivity. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive community for employees from all backgrounds. Regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, ethnicity, race, or age, you will find a place where you can thrive and be your authentic self.Our CargoSprint Recruitment Team personally reviews every application.
