Daylight
Senior Backend Engineer
New York, NY · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 362 days ago
PythonDjangoBackend DevelopmentGitPostgreSQLRedisAWSKubernetesCI/CDDevOpsAPI DevelopmentGraphQLRESTCRMControlsLeadershipProblem SolvingMentoringRenewable Energy
About the role
- We're an early-stage startup, so this role goes beyond just writing code.
- You'll have significant input on architecture decisions, user experience, and product direction.
- As we scale, there will be opportunities to grow into a leadership or management position, mentoring junior developers and shaping our mobile development strategy.
Responsibilities
- Design and build robust GraphQL queries and mutations that power our mobile app and are tailored for mobile performance
- Architect, develop, and maintain scalable API endpoints that support vendor/partner integrations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship innovative features
- Leverage and extend Django's admin interface to build a feature-rich internal CRM and administration portal
- Work with stakeholders to refine internal processes and drive user-friendly administrative solutions
- Contribute to architecture planning and drive technical design decisions that ensure scalability and security
- Optimize the application stack for maximum speed and reliability
- We're building technology that serves everyone, and we believe diverse perspectives make our team and our product stronger.
- We're building a protocol that converts distributed solar and storage systems into yield-bearing infrastructure.
- Our ambition is to build the economic engine for energy abundance-where capital fuels power, and power fuels everything.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience developing APIs and backend services
- Strong understanding of API Development and best practices
- Experience with Python, Django, PostgreSQL and Redis
- Proficiency in writing clean, readable, and well-documented code
- Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and network request handling
- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
- Knowledge of backend performance profiling and optimization techniques
- Experience with testing and managing AWS infrastructure and Kubernetes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements
- Experience with Celery, Django admin sites, integrating with smart contracts
Compensation
- Competitive salary and equity package
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Backed by a16z, Framework, and other industry-leading investors, we're building the infrastructure to make that vision a reality.
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