Staff Backend Engineer

As our Staff Backend Engineer, you'll architect features and systems end-to-end at an incredible pace. This is an intense, hands-on role with full ownership. We expect you to push for excellence and raise the bar.
Responsibilities:
Design and build core backend systems (Python preferred).
Build APIs, services, and infrastructure that handle real-time, business-critical, and complex accounting logic.
Launch production-ready features from scratch, including CI/CD pipelines and deployment.
Work with product to turn complex finance workflows into performant, secure systems.
Manage complexity in a business-logic-heavy product, including data migrations and scale challenges.
Integrate third-party tools and external systems; proactively manage edge cases and risk.
Own your work from architecture to testing, monitoring, and post-release care.
Requirements:
Hardcore work ethic and high agency.
5+ years of experience in backend engineering (language-agnostic).
Deep experience with complex business logic products.
Experience deploying on AWS (or similar cloud infrastructure).
Strong database skills: PostgreSQL, SQL, ORMs, migrations, and schema design.
Experience building and testing robust APIs.
Solid understanding of software lifecycle, CI/CD, and production readiness.
Ability to manage complex systems with evolving requirements.
Python and a modern web framework (FastAPI, Flask, or Django) are a plus.
Fluent in English (C1+) with strong written and verbal communication.

Experience
6-10 yrs