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Lead Backend Engineer (Python/ Django)

Jobot, Roseville, California, United States, 95678

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Overview

Web3 Energy Innovator is looking for a Senior to lead level Backend Engineer to join their growing team! Base pay range

$165,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr Salary $165,000 - $230,000 per year About the company

Backed by top-tier investors, this startup is transforming how energy infrastructure is financeddigitizing physical assets like solar farms and batteries through tokenization and smart contracts. The company is building a programmable, capital-efficient platform where DeFi, institutional, and retail investors can co-finance the next generation of clean energy. With over $10M raised to date, theyre scaling fast and looking for engineers ready to shape the user experience at the frontier of energy and finance. Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend systems and APIs using Python Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure to support crypto-based energy solutions Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and blockchain teams to define and deliver new features Own technical decision-making and guide backend engineering best practices across the team Drive code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and documentation Optimize backend systems for reliability, scalability, and performance in a fast-paced startup environment Stay current with emerging technologies in crypto, distributed systems, and backend architecture

Requirements

Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience developing backend software applications in Python, ideally within SaaS, fintech, startup, or product-driven environments High ownership, detail-orientation, and a proactive, self-directed work style Experience with Django is preferred, also open to Flask or Fast API Experience setting up CI/CDs and managing Cloud experience with GCP or AWS Experience working with databases such as Postgres Experience building APIs and Microservices Interest in crypto

Bonus Points

Previous experience working at a crypto exchange or DeFi company is a plus Exposure to LLM workflows, or other AI-native systems is a plus Node, TypeScript, React are a plus

EEO

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Seniority level

Not Applicable Employment type

Full-time Job function

Engineering and Information Technology Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

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