Staff Backend Engineer (GraphQL / AWS / Python)
Core
Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance backend applications and serverless infrastructure for AI-powered digital products.
Role type
Staff Backend Engineer (GraphQL / AWS / Python)
Builds
Scalable microservices, serverless infrastructure, and secure API integrations
Domain
Cloud infrastructure, Backend engineering, AI tooling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
AWS Solutions Architect expertise, Python (FastAPI), GraphQL, Microservices architecture, Event-Driven design, OAuth/OBO security flows, CloudWatch/CloudTrail observability
Preferred skills
AI tooling proficiency, LLM integration, RAG pipelines
Technologies
AWS (Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, IAM), Python, FastAPI, GraphQL, CloudWatch, CloudTrail
Responsibilities
Design and optimize secure serverless infrastructure, build high-performance microservices, implement advanced OAuth architectures, maintain system health and logs, mentor engineers, define system architecture
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship