Senior Backend Engineer

Location: Remote

Company Overview:

We are an innovative startup launching a cutting-edge brand influencer matching platform. Our mission is to revolutionize the way brands connect with influencers by leveraging advanced AI and scalable technologies. We are seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Backend Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python.

• Build robust APIs to support frontend applications and mobile clients.

• Implement microservices architecture to enhance modularity and scalability.

• Database Management:

• Work extensively with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.

• Design efficient database schemas and optimize queries for performance.

• Manage data storage solutions to handle large-scale datasets.

• Vector Database and Embeddings:

• Integrate and work with vector databases (e.g., Faiss, Annoy, Milvus) to handle embeddings.

• Collaborate with the AI team to implement embedding storage and retrieval solutions.

• Optimize data retrieval times for similarity matching algorithms.

• System Optimization and Scaling:

• Identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance.

• Ensure the backend can scale horizontally to accommodate growing user bases.

• Implement caching strategies and load balancing solutions.

• Collaboration and Leadership:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, data scientists, and product managers.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews.

• Participate in architectural discussions and decision-making processes.

• Quality Assurance:

• Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality.

• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Monitor system health and implement logging and alerting mechanisms

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.

• Strong experience with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL.

• Familiarity with vector databases and handling embeddings is highly desirable.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Technical Skills:

• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

• Proficient in building and consuming RESTful APIs.

• Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.

• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (IaC).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.Preferred

Qualifications:

• Experience with vector similarity search engines and technologies.

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and working with embeddings.

• Knowledge of message brokers like RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka.

• Prior experience in the influencer marketing or social media