Backend Engineer

saas.group

. Take full ownership of the Python/Django backend and production infrastructure .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemoteMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in Python and Django backend development, PostgreSQL database management, and Linux server administration. Proficient in deploying and maintaining production infrastructure while utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity.

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Python Backend DevelopmentDjango FrameworkPostgreSQL Database ManagementLinux Server AdministrationREST API Development

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Hard Skills

PythonDjangoPostgreSQLSQLLinux AdministrationREST APIsCeleryRabbitMQGitAI Coding Tools

Soft Skills

IndependentReliableInitiativeClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

HetznerNeonNginxS3-Compatible StorageCI/CD

Industry Keywords

Production InfrastructureCode ReviewsTestingBackground JobsTask QueuesIncident ResolutionPerformance Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DjangoLinuxNGINXPostgresPythonRabbitMQSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take full ownership of the Python/Django backend and production infrastructure
Work directly with the founder to review and improve code and build backend features
Learn the backend and server alongside the current backend engineer and take over ownership
Ship new backend features
Help migrate the PostgreSQL database to Neon
Manage the Hetzner Linux server, deployments, software updates and server security
Investigate backend issues, resolve incidents and improve performance
Maintain PostgreSQL and ensure background jobs, external API integrations, monitoring and backups run reliably
Use AI coding tools daily while maintaining quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong production experience building and maintaining backends with Python and Django
Good PostgreSQL / SQL skills, including query optimisation and migrations
Hands-on Linux server administration and production troubleshooting
Experience with REST APIs, background jobs and task queues such as Celery / RabbitMQ
Comfortable with Git, code reviews, testing and safe deployments
Independent and reliable, with initiative to improve things and clearly communicate technical issues
Active use of AI tools to enhance productivity and work quality, with curiosity about emerging capabilities and pragmatic day-to-day application
Experience with Hetzner, Neon, Nginx, S3-compatible storage or CI/CD is a bonus
Basic familiarity with 3D models and simple 3D workflows is a bonus; no advanced 3D expertise required
Experience with AI APIs or media processing is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work; work from wherever you like, whenever you like
Freedom and autonomy in a high-trust team
Flexible problem-solving with team support
Minimum bureaucracy and reduced meetings/red tape
Small, friendly team environment
Internal community and network of entrepreneurial SaaS professionals for exchanging ideas, knowledge, learning and expertise
Flexible time off