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Backend Engineer - Data

Job in Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listing for: Quest Global
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Backend Developer, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 115000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 115000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position

Software Engineer (Backend Engineer – Python)

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned backend engineer with expertise in Python to design, develop, and maintain robust web services. The role involves collaborating closely with product managers and cross‑disciplinary teams to deliver high quality solutions for Fortune 500 customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Estimate, plan, and implement software development work.
  • Work closely with product manager to gather requirements and build new modules or improve existing ones.
  • Evaluate, maintain, and improve existing code base to ensure proper structure and use of engineering best practices.
  • Troubleshoot, identify, and research reported issues, providing recommendations.
Qualifications
  • 6+ years of experience designing and developing web services applications.
  • Strong experience providing and consuming RESTful APIs (JSON, OpenAPI/Swagger).
  • Proficiency with modern Python frameworks (FastAPI/Flask, SQL Alchemy Core, Pydantic, Httpx, Alembic, Pytest, Ruff, Pyright).
  • Experience with relational database data modeling and writing complex SQL queries (Postgre

    SQL).
  • Strong experience with Git, bug tracking, and team collaboration.
  • Basic understanding of containerization and Dev Ops (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD).
  • Experience with data engineering (ETL, data warehouses) is a plus.
  • Excellent debugging, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Self‑directed, analytical, collaborative, and eager to learn.
  • Experience working with PMs, designers, and developers across disciplines.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Set engineering vision and direction for existing and future applications.
  • Stay on top of new technologies and tools and adopt relevant ones within the team.
  • Accountable for meeting assigned project objectives and timelines.
Pay Range

$100,000 – $115,000 per annum.

Work Requirements
  • Role is considered on‑site located in Cupertino, CA, USA.
  • You must be able to commute to the location using your own transportation.
  • Work may involve extensive walking and lifting up to 40 lbs.
Benefits Begin On Day One
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Employer paid life insurance, short‑ & long‑term disability
Employment Type

Contract / Full time

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