Senior Backend Software Engineer

Location: New York Metropolitan Area | HybridWe are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer to build and evolve the core platform services behind our data access intelligence engine. In this high-impact role, you will take significant ownership of the technical direction and architecture of a multi-tenant SaaS platform that processes millions of files and events every day.

Key Responsibilities: Backend Engineering: Build and maintain Python services for data discovery and processing. Data Processing: Develop scalable pipelines for file ingestion and content extraction. Database Engineering: Design schemas, optimize queries, and ensure data isolation. API Development: Develop and maintain APIs for internal and external integrations. Performance & Reliability: Ensure services are secure, reliable, and scalable. Code Quality: Write clean, tested code and contribute to reviews and documentation. Required Experience and Skills 7+ years of Python backend development. Strong PostgreSQL and database optimization skills. Experience with messaging tools such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Pub/Sub. Strong REST API and asynchronous development experience. Experience with multi-tenant architectures and data isolation. Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Strong testing skills, including pytest.

Preferred Experience: Experience with Django or similar frameworks. GCP experience (Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, GKE, BigQuery).AI/LLM integration experience (OpenAI or Anthropic).Familiarity with vector search and embeddings. Background in security, privacy, or compliance products.