What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer position at HartleyCo?
- Senior Backend Engineer
- Hybrid - Manhattan, New York City
- $160,000 - $200,000
I'm supporting a rapidly growing start-up that's building an AI-powered travel assistant that lets users book and manage travel directly through enterprise messaging platforms.
About the company:
Using natural language and generative AI, their solution handles everything from simple bookings to complex itinerary changes. They help enterprises and Travel Management Companies reduce costs, improve booking efficiency, and deliver a superior user experience.
Backed by top-tier investors and advised by former executives from leading travel enterprises.
About You:
- You're an exceptional Backend Python engineer who excels at building sophisticated systems from scratch.
- You collaborate well while confidently bringing new ideas to the table.
- You have strong architectural vision and implementation skills, excel in uncertain environments, and balance speed with technical excellence.
We're seeking a senior software engineer with 5 years of experience to help build their AI-powered travel management platform.
Tech Stack
- Backend: Python, Django, Redis, Postgres
- Infrastructure: AWS, Docker
A Great Fit:
- Takes a pragmatic approach to development, valuing progress over perfection
- Has experience building scalable systems
- Strong in security, database design, and software architecture
- Can manage multi-environment infrastructure
- Committed to engineering excellence (testing, documentation)
- Enjoys both hands-on coding and system design
- Experience or interest in AI and large language models
- Desires substantial ownership in a growth-accelerating role
You Will:
- Develop APIs for complex travel booking systems
- Design scalable database models across diverse environments
- Create algorithms for optimal travel itineraries
- Build workflows for bookings, changes, and cancellations
- Integrate with various communication channels
- Maintain cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000
