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Senior Backend Engineer - Akuity
Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer driving scalable SaaS solutions in the cloud, leveraging Python, Node.js, and AWS to build robust, high‑performance services with a strong DevOps focus.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high‑availability backend services for a multi‑tenant SaaS platform using Python and Node.js.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and manage infrastructure on AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda).
- Collaborate with product, frontend, and QA teams to deliver feature releases on schedule.
- Optimize application performance, monitor health, and troubleshoot production incidents.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in coding, testing, and security.
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend development experience in a SaaS environment.
- Proficiency in Python and Node.js with solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Hands‑on experience with AWS services, IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), and container orchestration (ECS/EKS).
- Strong knowledge of DevOps principles, CI/CD, and automated testing.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and a collaborative mindset.