Job Description

Senior Backend Developer - Python

$130,000 - $200,000

San Francisco, CA

Hybrid

Overview

We’re looking for a seasoned backend engineer to help design and build the core systems behind our workspace platform. You’ll take ownership of designing efficient services and APIs, working closely with product and engineering peers to deliver reliable, scalable systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys writing clean, performant code and shaping the technical foundation of a fast-moving product.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner with product and technical teams to define and deliver backend capabilities.
• Design and implement service components and APIs that handle complex business logic.
• Work primarily in Python, using frameworks such as Flask to develop and extend our service layer.
• Build integrations and data flows on top of our cloud infrastructure (AWS).
• Participate in architectural planning, technical reviews, and process improvements across the team.

About You

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial time spent on backend systems.
• Expert-level fluency in Python, with hands-on experience using Flask to build production-grade APIs and services.
• Solid understanding of AWS fundamentals and modern cloud-based design patterns.
• Comfortable designing for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Pragmatic problem-solver with strong technical judgment and attention to detail.
• Experience in enterprise SaaS or insurance platforms is a plus.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working at companies with small teams.

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