Back End Developer

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer - Early Stage Startup

Location: Remote or hybrid

Employment Type: Part-time - Around 10 hours a week - Equity-based engagement

Experience: at least 2-3 years in Backend Development

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with 2-3 years of experience in building robust, scalable, production-level systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python, FastAPI, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AI-related technologies, especially embeddings and vector databases.

• Design and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs using Python (FastAPI)
• Lead implementation of AI-enabled backends using vector databases and embedding-based search
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to build pipelines that ground data and enable semantic understanding
• Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies and lead sprint planning, retrospectives, and task prioritization
• Ensure systems meet scalability, performance, and security requirements
• Integrate frontend systems with backend services
• Set up monitoring, CI/CD, and debugging tools for production environments
  

• 2-3 years of experience in backend development with a strong production background
• Expertise in Python, particularly FastAPI
• Solid experience with cloud-native development on GCP
• Experience with vector databases  and embedding-based search strategies
• Understanding of AI technologies, especially data grounding, LLM integration, and semantic search
• Project management experience
• Familiarity with modern database design and optimization
• Proficient in Git, CI/CD workflows, and cloud storage integrations
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Agile development experience, including working in cross-functional teams
• Reliability and good communication skills

• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and MLOps
• Containerization with Docker and experience with serverless frameworks
• Knowledge of data privacy, governance, and security standards

• Equity or options stake in the early stage company with high growth potential - please note this opportunity is based on options granted as consideration (reward) for your work for the next 6 months. Salary will become available after the startup raises funds, which is planned to happen within the Q4 2025 - Q2 2026
• Flexible working hours and very remote-friendly
• Exposure to innovation and cutting-edge AI, cloud, and DevOps technologies
• Leadership growth and technical ownership opportunities
• Supportive and innovative team culture

To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]