Sr Back End Engineer (Python)_100 % Remote _Night Shift_Up to 180k

About the job Sr Back End Engineer (Python) - 100 % Remote - Night Shift - Up to 180k We're seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer, with Frontend Knowledge to join our engineering team in the ongoing development and evolution of our platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend technologies with a working familiarity with frontend development. This role offers the opportunity to make significant technical contributions to a sophisticated platform used by marketing professionals while collaborating with team leads. Required Skills & Experience - 4+ years of experience in backend development - Proficiency in Python and related frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, or similar) - Experience with SQL databases, ORM technologies (SQLAlchemy), and GraphQL (Python-based servers) - Experience with form management in React applications - Understanding of state management patterns, testing frameworks, and deployment strategies - Experience with build systems, module bundlers, and CI/CD pipelines - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English for technical discussions, documentation, and knowledge sharing - Proficiency with preferred development environment (Mac or Linux) and related development tools - Ability to collaborate synchronously with team members during core hours (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM US Eastern Time) while respecting work-life balance Preferred Qualifications - Experience in advertising technology or marketing analytics - Knowledge of budget management and financial data systems - Experience developing multi-app workspaces or monorepos - Familiarity with UI component libraries (particularly Mantine or similar) - Familiarity with data visualization libraries and techniques - Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices - Experience with real-time data processing systems - Understanding of data privacy regulations and security best practices - Experience with systems compliant with ISO 27001 and other security frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST 800-53, or HIPAA requirements - Contributions to open-source projects or technical community - Knowledge of first principles (e.g. basics of tools, internals of the computer, low level concepts and how work actually gets done, etc) - Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field - Some experience (1+ years) in team leadership or people management in a technical context Responsibilities - Design and implement robust backend solutions using: - Python backend services (Flask, FastAPI, or similar) - Python-based GraphQL servers - ORM SQL (SQLAlchemy) - Contribute to technical decision-making processes while balancing business requirements with technical constraints - Follow and extend best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment processes across the entire stack - Collaborate with product management, UI/UX designers, and engineering leads to implement technical specifications - Implement scalable data models and APIs to support complex business logic - Optimize application performance across multiple applications - Apply type safety and code reusability best practices - Participate in the full development lifecycle from planning to deployment - Stay up-to-date on the latest tools and techniques, recommending them for incorporation into our platform. Originally posted on Himalayas