Senior Backend Developer (Remote)

Metuchen, NJ

About the position

MouthWatch is seeking a skilled backend developer to design, implement, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems to support business needs. The role involves developing robust, secure, and efficient backend solutions using Python3, SQLAlchemy, Postgres, and Pydantic. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and frontend developers, to gather requirements, estimate timelines, and deliver quality solutions. Additionally, the developer will conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, drive continuous improvement initiatives such as performance optimizations, code refactoring, and process enhancements, and participate in agile ceremonies like sprint planning and retrospectives to ensure timely delivery of features and updates. The position also requires deploying and maintaining backend services using AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems.
• Develop robust, secure, and efficient backend solutions using Python3, SQLAlchemy, Postgres, and Pydantic.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver quality solutions.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as performance optimizations and code refactoring.
• Participate in agile ceremonies to ensure timely delivery of features and updates.
• Deploy and maintain backend services using AWS.

Requirements

• 5+ years in backend development with a strong focus on Python3, SQLAlchemy, Postgres, and Pydantic.
• Proficient in AWS services, including RDS, S3, Lambda, ECS, etc.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile teams and fast-paced environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with other backend frameworks and technologies.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.