Team8-Stealth Mode Startup-Senior Backend Engineer

We are revolutionizing the data analytics landscape with its AI-powered solutions, designed to dramatically reduce response times and enhance data-driven decision-making.

We are developing an AI Powered Analytics Management Platform, which standardizes business analytic processes, automates them and empowers analysts with information and recommendations that increase their productivity and analysis quality.

As our Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in building GenAI-based software in our platform. You will leverage AI to automate business analytics tasks, provide chat experience for business leaders, drive insights from data and build recommendation systems. You’ll be reporting directly to VP Engineering and work closely with the research and product teams.

You will be one of the first employees, joining a dedicated core team with significant opportunities to shape the company’s future and culture

Responsibilities:

Platform Architecture and Development:
Design, implement, and maintain the backend architecture of our AI-powered analytics platform.
Develop and optimize scalable microservices and serverless architectures.
AI Integration and Development:
Integrate AI models into the backend to automate business analytics tasks and improve decision-making capabilities.
Collaborate with data scientists to deploy machine learning models in a production environment.
API and Data Services:
Create and maintain robust RESTful and GraphQL APIs to support frontend applications and third-party integrations.
Design and manage data pipelines, ensuring seamless data flow between systems and optimizing data processing.
Performance and Scalability:
Conduct performance tuning and ensure high availability of backend services.
Implement caching, load balancing, and other optimization strategies to handle high-volume data processing and user requests.
Security and Compliance:
Ensure the security of the platform by implementing best practices for data protection and secure coding.
Maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Collaboration and Technical Leadership:
Work closely with the research and product teams to define technical requirements and provide insights into system improvements.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify and implement improvements in development processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends to drive innovation within the team.

Requirements:

Cultural fit with the team, with a fast paced, open and collaborative team environment.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong emphasis on Python.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Python and related frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI), and experience with AI and machine learning integration.
API Development: Good experience in designing and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
Database Skills: Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and experience with data modeling and optimization.
Cloud Proficiency: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
DevOps Knowledge: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
AI Experience: Prior experience with integrating AI solutions into business applications (preferred).

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