Senior Backend Engineer at Loxala
Loxala is building the next generation of freelancing and professional networking. We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to help architect, build, and scale our platform as we prepare for significant growth.
What You’ll Do
Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI.
Build RESTful APIs and microservices that support millions of future users.
Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases.
Integrate third-party services including payment gateways, email systems, analytics, and AI tools.
Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality features.
Improve system performance, monitoring, reliability, and scalability.
Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Requirements
5+ years of backend development experience.
Strong experience with Python and FastAPI.
Experience with PostgreSQL database design and optimization.
Experience building REST APIs and distributed systems.
Understanding of Docker and containerized deployments.
Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
Knowledge of security best practices, authentication, and authorization.
Experience working in startup environments is a plus.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice to Have
Experience with Redis and caching systems.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with AI integrations and LLM-powered applications.
Experience building large-scale marketplace or SaaS platforms.