Backend Developer

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. Build and maintain Python backend services and APIs .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemoteMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $42 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Python backend development, advanced SQL, and building ETL/data pipelines, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing AI coding tools for enhanced productivity.

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Python Backend DevelopmentAdvanced SQLGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)ETL/Data Pipeline DevelopmentAI Coding Tools

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Hard Skills

PythonSQLETLData ProcessingData ArchitectureSystem DesignDebuggingReactTypeScriptAsynchronous Processing

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

BigQueryGCP InfrastructureGitPostHogClaudeCursorGitHub Copilot

Industry Keywords

Data PipelinesPerformance OptimizationBackground JobsHigh-Traffic ApplicationsGeographic DataTime-Series Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQueryCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptNext.jsPythonReactSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain Python backend services and APIs
Design and optimize ETL and large-scale data processing pipelines
Work extensively with BigQuery and advanced SQL
Manage scheduled jobs, queues, background processes, and asynchronous workflows
Work with GCP infrastructure including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, monitoring, and load balancing
Optimize how data is precomputed, packaged, cached, compressed, and served
Debug issues across data sources, pipelines, databases, APIs, infrastructure, and the frontend
Contribute to React/Next.js/TypeScript features using AI coding tools
Own selected features from architecture and data pipeline through API, frontend, deployment, analytics, and iteration
Monitor performance, reliability, scalability, and product usage after launch
Investigate bugs, deploy solutions, and troubleshoot production systems
Identify blockers, risks, and reliability issues early and recommend solutions
Collaborate with the CEO and development team through daily standups, brief daily 1:1s, and ongoing communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong professional experience with Python backend development and production APIs
Advanced SQL and hands-on BigQuery experience with large datasets
Production experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Strong experience building ETL/data pipelines
Experience with asynchronous processing and background jobs
Strong understanding of data architecture, system design, performance optimization, and debugging
Enough React, JavaScript, or TypeScript experience to work productively within an existing frontend codebase
Daily experience using AI coding tools such as Claude, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot
Strong English communication skills for daily standups and 1:1s with the CEO
Experience with Git and modern development workflows
Experience with PostHog or other product analytics platforms
Experience working with geographic or time-series data
Experience with caching and data packaging for high-traffic applications
Consistent availability during Central Time business hours
Comfortable working 40 hours/week
Long-term international independent contractor arrangement