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Backend Engineer (Python/FastAPI)
United States or New York
$200-$300/hrRemoteContract
Turing: AI research accelerator and intelligent talent cloud platform.
3+ YOERequires 3+ years of software engineering experience, strong Python and JavaScript expertise including React and Node.js, production-scale deployment experience, software architecture knowledge, and strong communication skills.
Python, FastAPI, JavaScript, React, Node.js, C/C++, Java, Rust, Go
Denver or Seattle or Washington or San Francisco or Los Angeles or Arvada or San Francisco or Nashville or Denver or Santa Fe or New Orleans or San Diego or Bozeman or New York City
$120k-$180k/yrHybridFull Time
Quindar: Automation First. Mission Ready. Mission management software delivering a common operating picture, system-of-systems integration, and resiliency across commercial and government space missions.
3+ YOERequires Python backend development, AWS, GraphQL, Docker, Terraform, APIs, Kubernetes, Git, a computer science bachelor's degree, and 3+ years of experience; U.S. person status and security clearance eligibility required.
Yerevan or New York City or Israel or Ukraine or Armenia
RemoteFull Time
Commit: Provides custom software, IT, cloud, and cybersecurity services.
5+ YOE5+ years backend development (Python, JavaScript), building and operating production SaaS services, designing scalable architectures and data pipelines, driving projects end-to-end, and using AI/LLMs in development workflows.
Portra: Insurance infrastructure providing rules-driven quote-bind-issue systems for carriers, MGAs, brokers, and program administrators.
2+ YOERequires 2+ years building production backend systems, a master's degree or equivalent experience, Python, SQL and NoSQL, cloud deployment, Docker, Kubernetes, APIs, and CI/CD experience.
Tetrix: AI investment intelligence platform for institutional investors in private markets.
10+ YOERequires 10+ years of backend engineering experience using Python, strong technical leadership, complex system architecture, engineer mentoring, and best-practice development in fast-paced environments.
Discernis: AI-native legal intelligence software for law firms and legal teams, automating document review and investigations.
Professional Python backend experience; familiarity with Flask, relational databases, background processing, and search systems; focus on reliability, performance, and secure design.
Giv'atayim or Tel Aviv or New York City or London or Singapore or São Paulo
HybridFull Time
Personetics: AI-powered financial personalization and engagement platform serving banks and other financial institutions.
5+ YOE5+ years backend/platform engineering experience, 5+ years with Java, Kubernetes experience, SQL and relational DB knowledge, Python familiarity, leadership and platform design experience, practical experience with AI dev tools (e.g., Cursor).
Polymarket: Private blockchain-based prediction market platform where users trade on outcomes of real-world events.
1+ YOE1+ years backend experience, proficiency in TypeScript/Python/Go, third-party API integration, Linux and cloud tooling comfort, experience shipping production code; AI-assisted development familiarity preferred.
TypeScript, Python, Go, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Linux, Kafka, RabbitMQ
Bayview Asset Management: Bayview is a private alternative investment firm serving institutional clients through residential, consumer, and commercial credit investments.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience; strong backend development skills in .NET and Python; experience with databases and CI/CD.
NET (C#, EF Core, ASP.NET Core), Python (FastAPI, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy), SQL Server, Snowflake, Redis, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, VS Code
Stockholm or London or New York City or Los Angeles or Berlin or Paris or Oslo or Seoul
HybridFull Time
Epidemic Sound: Music-tech platform licensing owned music and sound effects to creators, brands, and production companies.
Strong backend and distributed-systems experience with Python or Go, production agentic systems, cloud services, event-driven architecture, observability, and incident response.
Python, Go, GraphQL, TypeScript, React, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Pub/Sub, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
AuroraNASDAQ: AUR: A self-driving technology developing autonomous freight, ride-hailing, and local-delivery systems for transportation businesses.
5+ YOE5+ years building and operating production backend systems; strong Python and Django experience; SQL, Celery, GCP and Terraform experience; familiarity with LLMs, RAG pipelines and production reliability.
Astra: Fintech payments infrastructure providing APIs and automation for businesses to move money instantly across payment rails.
5+ YOE5+ years building production backend systems, strong systems engineering, Python experience, distributed systems and microservices, Google Cloud Platform familiarity, BS in CS/Engineering required, MS preferred.
Deepline: Agent-callable GTM data platform for B2B teams' enrichment, validation, CRM updates, audience sync, and outbound sequencing.
4+ YOE4+ years building production backend systems; strong Python, TypeScript/Node, SQL, and relational data systems skills; experience designing APIs, integrating third-party systems, and addressing reliability at scale.
ZeroDrift: ZeroDrift is a private AI compliance software helping regulated enterprises enforce policies before communications are sent.
5+ YOE5+ years building production backends at scale; expertise in a modern backend language, APIs, distributed systems, databases, queues, caching, cloud, containers, and CI/CD.
Qureos: AI-powered recruitment platform connecting talent with employers.
Proficiency in Python, Java, Node.js, or Ruby; web frameworks and RESTful APIs; SQL and NoSQL databases; cloud platforms; problem-solving and communication skills.
Judi Health: Privately held health technology providing pharmacy and benefits administration to employers, unions, health plans, and governments.
7+ YOE7+ years experience building backend systems with Python and cloud-native architectures; strong PostgreSQL, API, microservices, AWS, Terraform, and client-facing technical skills.
Taxwire: Private sales-tax and VAT compliance platform and managed service for finance teams.
5+ YOE5–10+ years backend engineering experience; strong backend systems, data modeling, and compliance logic; proficiency with Python (FastAPI, Pydantic, pandas, duckdb), Postgres/SQL, and AWS; strong communication and ownership.
California or Colorado or Georgia or Idaho or Illinois or Kansas or Massachusetts or Maryland or Michigan or Minnesota or New Jersey or New York or Ohio or Oregon or Pennsylvania or Rhode Island or Texas or Washington
$180k-$220k/yrRemoteFull Time
Unit21: Private AI risk-infrastructure helping banks and fintechs detect fraud and manage anti-money-laundering operations.
5+ YOE5+ years in data/software engineering, experience with large-scale data processing, advanced SQL, Python/OOP, cloud platforms, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
Vibe: Self-serve connected TV advertising platform helping ecommerce brands, growth-stage businesses, and SMBs run measurable streaming TV campaigns.
6+ YOE6+ years building production backend systems; deep proficiency in TypeScript and Python; strong AWS and Terraform experience; familiarity with APIs, data pipelines, and mentoring engineers.