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Senior Backend Engineer

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2019H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

50 days ago

Salary

$150K - $200K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishDjangoPython

Job Description

• Build and ship backend features in our Django monolith, spanning across existing adoption and suggestion features as well as new greenfield projects that expand our Adopt team mission • Improve performance and reliability by optimizing database queries, endpoints, and caching layers across critical user workflows • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver intuitive and reliable experiences at scale • Contribute to technical discussions within the team, balancing short-term delivery with longer-term architectural evolution • Uphold strong engineering practices through thoughtful code reviews, solid test coverage, and attention to observability and performance

Job Requirements

You have 5+ years of experience building backend applications at high scale and availability
You have extensive experience with Python
You know how to optimize endpoint performance and database queries
You’re a strong advocate for automated testing
Comfortable working with a distributed team
Low ego, high curiosity
Generally proactive but especially when it comes to communication. This is a high urgency team and we need people who are determined to make rapid progress.
Comfortable owning ambiguous problems while bringing clarity for others working on them or invested in the outcome
Bonus: Experience with Django Rest framework
Bonus: Experience with AI tools and prompt driven engineering practices

Benefits

Incredible teammates: Work alongside some of the nicest and smartest people you’ll ever meet.
Ownership mindset: We’re all owners here, literally. Employees receive equity in Scribe, sharing in the company’s long-term success.
Comprehensive coverage: We offer health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
Time to recharge: Flexible paid time off, plus company holidays to rest and reset.
Retirement planning: Employees can contribute to a 401(k) plan to help plan for their future.
Support for growing families. Paid parental leave to help you care for and bond with your growing family.
Lunch, on us: SF-based employees receive daily catered lunches at our office.
Easy commutes: Commuter benefits for our office-based team, make getting to and from HQ simpler.
Level up your home office: Remote? Hybrid? Wherever you work, we’ll support your setup with a home office stipend.

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