LegalTech Startup - Sr Backend Engineer (Python)

Description

About Us

Our client is revolutionizing legal technology with AI-driven tools that enhance efficiency and accessibility for legal professionals. We're undertaking high-impact technology transformation, partnering with a high-volume immigration law firm to optimize workflows and streamline processes. Join us in building the future of legal tech, where impactful innovation meets user-centric design.

Role Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design and develop core backend services that enable our platform’s functionality, including efficient data management and real-time communication support. This role will focus on building resilient APIs, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing backend services for performance. You’ll work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver a cohesive, high-quality product experience, ensuring it meets the needs of our large-scale user base.

Key Responsibilities

  • Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain high-quality backend services and APIs, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.

  • Real-Time Communication Support: Develop backend capabilities for real-time, bidirectional communication using WebSockets, enabling browser-based voice interactions.

  • System Design & Architecture: Participate in architectural decisions, ensuring backend systems are scalable and optimized for high availability in a high-volume environment.

  • Data Management: Create efficient data storage and processing solutions, with an emphasis on data integrity, security, and compliance.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other teams to deliver integrated solutions that align with user needs and product goals.

  • Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve backend performance bottlenecks, ensuring reliable service and enhancing system efficiency.

Technical Proficiency

Must have experience with several of the following:

  • Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python.

  • API Development: Strong experience with RESTful, gRPC, or GraphQL API design and implementation for secure, efficient, and scalable applications.

  • Data Management: Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases, focusing on data modeling, indexing, and performance optimization.

  • Real-Time Communication: Hands-on experience with WebSocket implementation for enabling real-time, bidirectional communication.

  • Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure for deploying and managing backend services.

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi for infrastructure automation.

  • Containerization & Orchestration: Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for managing and orchestrating microservices.

  • Testing & CI/CD: Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and automated testing frameworks for backend systems.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 4–6 years in backend development, with a strong foundation in building and maintaining high-quality, production-grade backend systems.

  • Technical Problem Solving: Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex backend issues and optimize for performance and scalability.

  • System Design Skills: Familiarity with distributed system design and microservices architecture, with a focus on data integrity and high availability.

  • Collaboration: Effective communicator who can work cross-functionally, collaborating with front-end teams, product managers, and stakeholders.

  • User-Centric Approach: Passionate about delivering backend solutions that enhance user experience and support business goals.

  • Advanced English skills.

Perks and Benefits

  • Remote-First Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a remote-first setup that supports work-life balance and productivity.

  • Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary to recognize and reward your skills and contributions.

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with an unlimited PTO policy, empowering you to recharge and maintain balance.

  • Professional Development: Access resources for growth, including conference passes, online courses, and training programs to support your career advancement.

  • Home Office Stipend: We provide a budget for setting up your home office with high-quality equipment and tools.

  • Latest Tech Gear: Receive a top-of-the-line laptop and any necessary peripherals to ensure you have the best tools to do your best work.

  • Team Retreats and Virtual Events: Participate in team-building retreats and regular virtual gatherings to connect with colleagues and strengthen our culture.

  • Parental Leave: We offer paid parental leave to support you and your family during this important time.

The Selection Process

  • Silver Recruiter Screen

  • Silver Technical Screen

  • CTO Interview

  • Live Coding Interview

  • System Design Interview

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