Senior Software Engineer I (Backend), AI Governance (Remote USA)

Optro

3d•$128,000 - $176,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated senior software engineer who can lead large, strategic, and complex projects. This position demands a high level of leadership, mentoring other engineers, and helping to design and architect scalable solutions. In this role, you will face a huge array of challenges - from building scalable systems to designing new product features. Our ideal candidate is someone who loves to collaborate with others but can also work independently to take an idea from concept to implementation. We're a hardworking, energetic team that is passionate about our customers and believes that to be successful we should never stop learning: learning about our customers, our product, and how to build better software.

Requirements

5+ years of experience developing backend services for web-based applications.
Strong command of Python and modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or Django).
Extensive experience building and maintaining REST / JSON APIs.
Deep understanding of relational databases, including joins, indexing, and schema design.
Practical experience using Docker for local development and production packaging.
Experience interacting with Kubernetes (e.g., using kubectl, understanding pods/services).
Experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on SaaS web applications.
Familiarity with Python-based task queues (Celery) or caching layers (Redis).
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines as they relate to Docker and Kubernetes.
BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy backend product features end-to-end using Python.
Design and implement high-quality, performant RESTful APIs/FastAPI.
Write efficient PostgreSQL queries, design schemas, and manage data integrity.
Package applications using Docker and ensure services are ready for deployment.
Work within Kubernetes environments to manage, scale, and monitor backend services.
Create clear technical documentation for API contracts and local development setups.
Provide guidance and code reviews for fellow engineers to maintain high standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs within a distributed container environment.
Partner with product managers to translate requirements into functional backend logic.
Write well-designed, testable, and maintainable code following Python best practices.