{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a6afb3f081d8270b035573cb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a6afb3f081d8270b035573cb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a6afb3f081d8270b035573cb","title":"Lead Backend Engineer (Python/ Django)","description":"3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants\r\nThis range is provided by Jobot. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.\r\nBase pay range$165,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr\r\nDirect message the job poster from Jobot\r\nWant to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!Job detailsWeb3 Energy Innovator is looking for a Senior to lead level Backend Engineer to join their growing team!This Jobot Job is hosted by Jaclyn D'AmoreAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the \"Easy Apply\" button and sending us your resume.Salary $165,000 - $230,000 per yearA Bit About UsBacked by top-tier investors, this startup is transforming how energy infrastructure is financed—digitizing 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, they’re scaling fast and looking for engineers ready to shape the user experience at the frontier of energy and finance.Why join us?ResponsibilitiesLead the design, development, and deployment of backend systems and APIs using Python\r\nArchitect scalable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure to support crypto-based energy solutions\r\nCollaborate closely with product, frontend, and blockchain teams to define and deliver new features\r\nOwn technical decision-making and guide backend engineering best practices across the team\r\nDrive code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and documentation\r\nOptimize backend systems for reliability, scalability, and performance in a fast-paced startup environment\r\nStay current with emerging technologies in crypto, distributed systems, and backend architectureJob DetailsRequirementsBachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience developing backend software applications in Python, ideally within SaaS, fintech, startup, or product-driven environments\r\nHigh ownership, detail-orientation, and a proactive, self-directed work style\r\nExperience with Django is preferred, also open to Flask or Fast API\r\nExperience setting up CI/CDs and managing\r\nCloud experience with GCP or AWS\r\nExperience working with databases such as Postgres\r\nExperience building APIs and Microservices\r\nInterest in cryptoBonus PointsPrevious experience working at a crypto exchange or DeFi company is a plus\r\nExposure to LLM workflows, or other AI-native systems is a plus\r\nNode, TypeScript, React are a plusInterested in hearing more? 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