About the roleWe'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 & Experience4+ years of experience in backend developmentProficiency 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 applicationsUnderstanding of state management patterns, testing frameworks, and deployment strategiesExperience with build systems, module bundlers, and CI/CD pipelinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English for technical discussions, documentation, and knowledge sharingProficiency with preferred development environment (Mac or Linux) and related development toolsAbility to collaborate synchronously with team members during core hours (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM US Eastern Time) while respecting work-life balancePreferred QualificationsExperience in advertising technology or marketing analyticsKnowledge of budget management and financial data systemsExperience developing multi-app workspaces or monoreposFamiliarity with UI component libraries (particularly Mantine or similar)Familiarity with data visualization libraries and techniquesUnderstanding of accessibility standards and best practicesExperience with real-time data processing systemsUnderstanding of data privacy regulations and security best practicesExperience with systems compliant with ISO 27001 and other security frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST 800-53, or HIPAA requirementsContributions to open-source projects or technical communityKnowledge 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 fieldSome experience (1+ years) in team leadership or people management in a technical contextResponsibilitiesDesign and implement robust backend solutions using Python backend services (Flask, FastAPI, or similar)Build Python-based GraphQL serversWork with ORM SQL (SQLAlchemy)Contribute to technical decision-making processes while balancing business requirements with technical constraintsFollow and extend best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment processes across the entire stackCollaborate with product management, UI/UX designers, and engineering leads to implement technical specificationsImplement scalable data models and APIs to support complex business logicOptimize application performance across multiple applicationsApply type safety and code reusability best practicesParticipate in the full development lifecycle from planning to deploymentStay up-to-date on the latest tools and techniques, recommending them for incorporation into the platform
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