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 are looking for a strong, hands-on Python engineer who takes real ownership of their work and loves seeing it run well in production. You are comfortable building backend services and APIs, working with databases, and shipping with confidence through good testing and CI/CD habits. You thrive in startup-like environments, move with purpose, and already reach for AI tools to go faster. You do not need someone to break down every problem for you — but you know how to ask the right questions and collaborate when it counts.About the roleThis role is part of a small, senior team building the automation and agent layer that powers CargoSprint's next phase of growth.You will work closely with principal engineers and product leadership to build backend services that are reliable, fast, and easy to maintain. You take ideas to production, own what you ship, and improve it over time. Startup mindset within a PE-backed company on a mission to Empower the people who make global commerce happen.What you'll doBuild and maintain backend services and APIs using Python, FastAPI, and Temporal — writing clean, tested, production-ready codeWork with Postgres to design schemas, write efficient queries, and keep data performant as usage growsWrite solid unit tests and participate in code reviews that help the whole team ship with more confidenceApply DevOps fundamentals — containerization, CI/CD pipelines, deployment, and basic monitoring — to keep what you build running wellTake well-scoped features from implementation to production and iterate based on real-world feedbackUse AI coding tools to accelerate your own development and bring that productivity mindset to the teamDebug production issues methodically and implement fixes that actually stickCollaborate with principal engineers on architecture decisions and contribute your perspective — you are not just executing ticketsQualificationsGeneral Clear, professional communication skills in English — written and verbalAbility to self-manage and stay productive with limited day-to-day oversightStrong ownership mentality — you care what happens after you merge the PRExperience working in a startup or fast-paced, high-growth environmentA genuine interest in building things that users actually use and appreciateComfortable asking for help when you need it and unblocking yourself when you canTechnical Skills Strong Python proficiency — you write idiomatic, readable, maintainable code and you know why it mattersExperience building backend services and REST APIs — FastAPI or a similar framework; you understand how APIs are designed, not just how to write endpointsSolid Postgres skills — schema design, query writing, understanding of indexes and performance basicsGood testing habits — you write unit tests as part of the work, not as an afterthoughtWorking knowledge of DevOps concepts — Docker, CI/CD pipelines, deployment basics; you have shipped to production and supported what you shippedStrong Familiarity with AI coding tools — Cursor, Copilot, or similar; you use them to go faster, not as a substitute for understanding what you're buildingStackYou will work with these technologies day to day. Strong candidates will be familiar with most of them — full fluency across every tool is not expected from day one.Backend: Python · FastAPI · TemporalDatabase: PostgreSQLDevOps: Docker · Kubernetes · PulumiFrontend: Vue.jsCompensation and benefitsWe offer competitive pay and benefits designed to fuel our team's success.Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your familyFuture-Ready: 401(k) with company matchWork Life Balance: Generous flexible PTO program and paid holidaysGrow With Us: Professional development opportunitiesDoes 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.
