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
Competitive compensation + equity
Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage for you
401(k) plan
Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24-January 1
Free lunch & dinner at the office
Annual company-paid retreats
Developmental bonuses: support for professional development tied to cloud and related fields
