What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Backend Engineer position at Urrly?
Build, scale, and innovate
We’re on the hunt for a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable systems at the intersection of AI and crypto. Work closely with a visionary CTO and a growing team of talented engineers to push boundaries in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
- System Architecture: Design and build scalable backend services with Python, setting technical standards and leading architectural decisions.
- Database Management: Architect and optimize MySQL schemas, write efficient queries, and implement caching strategies for high performance.
- AWS Infrastructure: Manage and enhance AWS services like EC2, RDS, and S3 for robust, scalable cloud solutions.
- API Development: Create secure, high-performance RESTful APIs to support frontend applications.
- Team Leadership: Mentor junior developers, lead code reviews, and drive engineering best practices.
What You’ll Bring
- Backend Expertise: 6 years of experience building production backend systems with Python.
- Database Proficiency: Strong expertise in MySQL, including query tuning, indexing, and performance optimization.
- Cloud Savvy: Deep experience with AWS infrastructure and cloud architecture best practices.
- System Design Mastery: Proven ability to create scalable, distributed systems.
- Security First: Solid understanding of web security principles and implementation.
- Quality-Driven: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and code quality tools.
- Leadership Skills: A track record of mentoring developers and leading technical initiatives.
- AI/ML Experience: Experience using PyTorch to train and fine-tine models. Experience building RAG applications.
Bonus Skills
- Knowledge of microservices architecture.
- Experience with Kubernetes/Docker.
- Familiarity with message queuing systems like RabbitMQ or SQS.
- Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools.
- Understanding of DevOps practices.
- Blockchain and Solidity Experience is preferred!
What’s In It For You
- Competitive salary, equity, and benefits.
- Work on cutting-edge AI and crypto projects.
- Join a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Let’s Build the Future Together
If you’re ready to tackle big challenges, create smarter AI applications, and drive the next wave of innovation, apply now.
