Senior Backend Engineer | Defense-tech Startup - Remote

Overview

A Senior Backend Engineer is needed to join a defense-tech startup focused on building secure, cloud-native infrastructure for aerospace and defense systems.

In Short

• Design and build secure backend services and APIs using Python.
• Define system architecture focusing on reliability and scalability.
• Create and manage database schemas in Postgres.
• Support ML integration and collaborate with AI Architects.
• Deploy cloud-native services using GCP, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
• Build event-driven systems using Kafka or similar tools.
• Adhere to security and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for feature delivery.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality.
• Produce documentation for APIs and system architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 5–8+ years of backend engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python for backend development.
• Strong mathematical foundation.
• Familiarity with machine learning processes.
• Experience with Postgres and scalable data models.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD.
• Experience with cloud platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Knowledge of event-driven systems.
• Understanding of secure software development standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Psychotherapy coverage.
• Sport coverage.
• Learning budget.
• Paid vacations.
• Paid sick leaves.
• All public holidays are paid days off.