Senior Backend Engineer
A direct client of ours in the cybersecurity SaaS space is hiring Senior Engineers to help scale a highly technical, developer-focused platform used by enterprise security teams.Senior Backend Engineer (Python / FastAPI / Django)Location: Remote (U.S.)Employment Type: Full-TimeCompensation: $150K–$205K base + bonus + equity + benefitsWe are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help lead the evolution of a modern cybersecurity SaaS platform used by enterprise customers for attack surface management, asset visibility, and security operations.This is a high-impact role for an engineer who enjoys owning architecture, designing scalable APIs, solving distributed systems challenges, and operating production systems in a fast-moving environment.What You’ll DoOwn and evolve a large-scale Python backend platform serving enterprise customersDesign and maintain robust APIs using FastAPI and DjangoSteward API contracts consumed by a modern TypeScript front-endManage and optimize multiple data stores including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and RedisLead deployment coordination, schema migrations, and release managementParticipate in customer incident response and production troubleshootingContribute to roadmap initiatives including multi-tenancy, RBAC, SSO, audit logging, and compliance readinessPartner closely with front-end engineers, product leadership, and platform stakeholdersRequired Qualifications7+ years of professional Python engineering experienceStrong production experience with:DjangoFastAPI / Starlette3+ years of Rust experience in production environmentsDeep understanding of ASGI, async architectures, and hybrid sync/async applicationsExperience designing and optimizing PostgreSQL and MongoDB schemasExperience operating multi-database architecturesStrong OpenAPI/schema design experienceExperience managing database migrations across production environmentsStrong Linux and Docker experienceSecurity-focused engineering mindsetExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with FastAPI + Django hybrid architecturesRedis caching/pub-sub patternsOAuth / SSO integrationsKubernetes and HelmSOC 2 or enterprise compliance environmentsPydantic v2 experienceB2B SaaS platform experienceWhat Success Looks LikeWithin your first six months, you will:Take ownership of backend release management and production operationsContribute to architectural direction and modernization effortsDrive reliability, scalability, and platform hardening initiativesHelp shape the future roadmap of a growing cybersecurity platformWhy JoinFully remote U.S.-based teamEquity participationHigh ownership and technical autonomyComplex engineering challenges with real-world impactCollaborative engineering cultureUnlimited PTO401(k) with matchMedical, dental, and vision coverageHome office and professional development stipend