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United States , Remote in Atlanta, GA / Remote in Austin, TX / Remote in Charlotte, NC / Remote in Chicago, IL / Remote In Dallas, TX / Remote in Minneapolis, MN / Remote in Phoenix, AZ / Remote in Syracuse, NY
Terakeet is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer who is excited to build scalable, high-impact systems that solve complex, real-world challenges. We’re seeking someone who combines strong backend development and database expertise with a passion for clean, reliable, and maintainable code. The ideal candidate is collaborative, solutions-driven, and energized by working with large data sets, modern technologies, and a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
Job Responsibility:
Designing, building, and maintaining backend services and APIs using Python and related frameworks
Ensuring database architecture, data flow, and system performance scale effectively with growing demand
Applying strong database fundamentals to real-world systems, including indexing strategies, partitioning approaches, and concurrency considerations for large and complex datasets
Advocating for best practices in code quality, system design, and documentation, including participation in code reviews and architectural discussions
Collaborating with the team to standardize processes and improve long-term maintainability of backend systems
Evaluating and responsibly leveraging AI-assisted development tools while adhering to sound engineering principles (e.g., SOLID, single-responsibility design)
Contributing to a culture of testing, reliability, and continuous improvement
Requirements:
8–10 years of professional software development experience
Expert-level proficiency in one or more enterprise-level backend languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, or C#, with a strong preference for Python and Django
Deep, practical knowledge of relational databases (RDBMS), independent of a specific engine
Ability to reason about and design systems that handle millions of rows and complex data relationships
A strong architectural mindset with demonstrated experience building maintainable, well-documented systems
Nice to have:
Direct experience scaling and optimizing PostgreSQL for large, data-heavy applications
Familiarity with browser automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium, particularly in support of internal tooling, scraping architectures, or test automation