Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Blend, a leading AI services provider, as a Backend Engineer. Develop and optimize backend services using Python and FastAPI, contributing to data architecture and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, work with Azure and NoSQL databases, and ensure efficient data handling. Write clean, well-documented code, participate in code reviews, and troubleshoot backend issues. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of backend development experience and proficiency in Python and FastAPI. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with FastAPI
• Knowledge of data architecture principles and cloud environments (Azure preferred)
• Experience with NoSQL databases
• Ability to work independently and within a remote team
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Minimum 3 years of experience in backend development
• Excellent written and verbal English for clear and effective communication with the team

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Python and FastAPI
• Contribute to the design of data architecture solutions for scalable and efficient systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI components into backend systems
• Work with Azure and NoSQL databases to ensure optimal data handling and storage
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews and agile development processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend-related issues

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity or interest in AI/ML concepts is a plus

Benefits

• Certifications in AWS (we are AWS Partners), Databricks, and Snowflake
• Access to AI learning paths to stay up to date with the latest technologies
• Study plans, courses, and additional certifications tailored to your role
• Access to Udemy Business, offering thousands of courses to boost your technical and soft skills
• English lessons to support your professional communication
• Career development plans and mentorship programs to help shape your path
• Special day rewards to celebrate birthdays, work anniversaries, and other personal milestones
• Company-provided equipment
• Flexible working options to help you strike the right balance