Backend Software Engineer

About Us

Kintsugi is at the forefront of innovation in the fintech industry and is dedicated to transforming how businesses manage sales tax compliance. We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who is passionate about building scalable and robust backend services that drive our cutting-edge platform. If you're excited about the prospect of working in a dynamic, remote-first environment where your contributions will make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design and Implement: Architect, design, and implement scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs that are critical to our platform’s success.
• Collaborate: Work closely with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to translate requirements into efficient, secure, and maintainable backend solutions.
• Mentorship: Lead by example by mentoring junior engineers, conducting thorough code reviews, and ensuring adherence to best practices in coding and software architecture.
• Cloud Deployment: Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring they meet high standards for availability, reliability, and security.
• Integrations: Develop seamless integrations with third-party services and APIs, ensuring data flows smoothly and securely between systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending tools and practices that enhance the team's productivity and the platform's capabilities.

Requirements

• Extensive Experience: 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Python.
• API Development: 5+ years of experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs, with a deep understanding of API design principles and best practices.
• Web Frameworks: 3+ years of hands-on experience with Python web frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask.
• AWS Expertise: 3+ years of experience deploying to and building on AWS cloud, including experience with services like EC2, Lambda, S3, and RDS.
• Collaboration: Strong ability to work in a collaborative, remote team environment, with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Nice to Have

• Database Management: 3+ years of experience working with PostgreSQL, including database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Domain Expertise: 2+ years of experience in fintech or other complex business domains, with a deep understanding of these industries' specific challenges.
• Frontend Experience: 2+ years of experience with frontend frameworks like Vue or React, with the ability to contribute to full-stack development when needed.
• DevOps and CI/CD: Experience with containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and equity packages that reward your contributions and align with the company's success.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family well-protected.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and remote work options allow you to balance your life outside work.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including access to conferences, workshops, and training programs.
• Inclusive Culture: A supportive, inclusive company culture that values diversity, innovation, and the unique contributions of each team member.

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