Backend & Infrastructure Lead (5+ Years) — Sweat Equity
Core
Building and scaling backend systems, infrastructure, and data pipelines for a hyper-personalized recommendation platform.
Role type
Senior backend & infrastructure lead (early-stage startup) (via careerplan.io/jobs/4201467-backend-infrastructure-lead-5-years-sweat-equity-at-recofrend)
Builds
Scalable backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines for personalization
Domain
Internet / Recommendation Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, system design, scalability, performance optimization, data pipeline engineering
Preferred skills
Playwright, early-stage startup experience, ownership mindset
Technologies
Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, Playwright
Responsibilities
Design and build backend systems and APIs; manage infrastructure and deployments; develop and optimize data pipelines; ensure system performance and reliability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
