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Backend Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Sat, Sep 12, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Owning backend feature development in Python, the full-time Backend Engineer will design, build, and maintain backend services and internal APIs while working remotely and contributing to the modernization of systems supporting millions of small-business websites.

Key responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain backend services and internal APIs in Python
  • Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based production systems, focusing on performance tuning and root-cause investigation
  • Write, optimize, and maintain MySQL queries and schemas for high-traffic, production-scale data
Required qualifications
  • 3-5 years of backend development experience
  • Strong working knowledge of Python and Linux systems administration
  • Solid experience with MySQL, including query writing and schema design
  • Experience in a collaborative, Agile development environment
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and ownership of production issues

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