Senior Backend Software Engineer

Location: New York

Senior Backend Software Engineer, Python

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer to build and evolve the core platform services behind our data access intelligence engine. In this high-impact role, you will take significant ownership of the technical direction and architecture of a multi-tenant SaaS platform that processes millions of files and events every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Engineering:
  Build and maintain Python services for data discovery and processing.
• Data Processing:
  Develop scalable pipelines for file ingestion and content extraction.
• Database Engineering:
  Design schemas, optimize queries, and ensure data isolation.
• API Development:
  Develop and maintain APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Performance & Reliability:
  Ensure services are secure, reliable, and scalable.
• Code Quality:
  Write clean, tested code and contribute to reviews and documentation.

Required Experience and Skills

• 7+ years of Python backend development.
• Strong PostgreSQL and database optimization skills.
• Experience with messaging tools such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Pub/Sub.
• Strong REST API and asynchronous development experience.
• Experience with multi-tenant architectures and data isolation.
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong testing skills, including pytest.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Django or similar frameworks.
• GCP experience (Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, GKE, Big Query).
• AI/LLM integration experience (OpenAI or Anthropic).
• Familiarity with vector search and embeddings.
• Background in security, privacy, or compliance products.