Backend Developer – Python & Data Engineering

About the role

We are looking for a hands‑on Backend Developer to own backend systems, data pipelines, and GCP infrastructure for a fast‑growing U.S. housing market data company. You will work across the full product lifecycle, from architecture to launch and iteration.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain Python backend services and APIs.
• Design, optimize and run large‑scale ETL pipelines using BigQuery and advanced SQL.
• Manage GCP resources such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, monitoring and load balancing.
• Develop and support asynchronous workflows, scheduled jobs and background processes.
• Contribute to frontend features using React, Next.js and TypeScript, leveraging AI coding tools.
• Monitor performance, reliability and usage metrics post‑launch and drive improvements.

Required profile

• Strong professional experience building production‑grade Python APIs and data pipelines.
• Hands‑on expertise with BigQuery, large datasets and GCP services.
• Ability to own features end‑to‑end, considering performance, reliability and user adoption.
• Comfortable communicating in English during daily stand‑ups and 1:1s with the CEO.

Required skills

• Python
• RESTful APIs
• SQL / BigQuery
• Google Cloud Platform (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub)
• ETL / data pipeline development
• Asynchronous processing and background jobs
• React, Next.js, TypeScript
• AI coding tools (Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot)
• Git and modern development workflows