Backend Engineer

Pump.co

• $120K — $200K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-15 years of professional backend engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Python and familiarity with FastAPI or similar frameworks
  • Experience with SQL databases, specifically PostgreSQL
  • Comfort working in a cloud environment, preferably AWS
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes (nice to have)
  • Excitement about early-stage startups and fast-moving environments
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services for the Pump platform
  • Define and scope new product features with the team
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering culture
  • Extend internal tools, development workflows, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Ensure system reliability, performance, and maintainability
  • Collaborate across functions to solve customer problems with engineering solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Generous PTO: 13 accrued days plus company shutdown from December 24-January 1
  • Free lunch and dinner at the office
  • Annual company-paid retreats
  • Developmental bonuses for professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
About the Role

Skills: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes (nice to have), LLM/AI (bonus)

As a Backend Engineer, you'll contribute directly to the core of our product and infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow within a strong engineering team while delivering meaningful work that touches real customers.

You'll collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and founders-working across the stack to build, improve, and scale our platform.

We are 5 days a week in office. No remote work will be considered.
What You'll Do
  • Design, build, and maintain backend services that power the Pump platform
  • Work with the team to define and scope new product features
  • Contribute to a strong engineering culture by participating in code reviews and continuous improvement
  • Help extend our internal tools, dev workflows, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Ensure system reliability, performance, and maintainability
  • Collaborate across functions to solve real customer problems with intuitive engineering solutions
What We're Looking For
  • 3-15 years of professional backend engineering experience
  • Ability to work 5 days a week in office
  • Proficiency in Python and familiarity with FastAPI or similar frameworks
  • Experience with SQL databases-we use PostgreSQL
  • Comfort working in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes (nice to have)
  • Excitement about early-stage startups and the ability to thrive in fast-moving environments
  • Clear communication and collaborative instincts
Bonus Points For
  • Experience with cloud billing/cost tooling
  • Interest in or exposure to LLMs or AI integrations
  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases like DynamoDB
Benefits
  • Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage for you
  • 401(k) plan
  • Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24-January 1st
  • Free lunch & dinner at the office
  • Annual company-paid retreats
  • Developmental bonuses: support for professional development opportunities tied to cloud and related fields

If you're ready to grow fast, learn constantly, and make a measurable impact-join us.

Compensation

$120,000-$200,000 USD

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