Staff Backend Engineer, Core
Core
Design and build high-scale backend systems for document viewing, editing, embeds, and exports that power Scribe's Specialized Intelligence platform.
Role type
Staff Backend Engineer (Core Systems)
Builds
Core document management features (viewing, editing, embeds, exports) and integrations for Scribe's platform
Domain
SaaS / Document Intelligence / High-scale Backend
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, backend application development at high scale, database query optimization, endpoint performance optimization, automated testing, system architecture design, mentoring
Preferred skills
Django, startup experience
Technologies
Python, Django, Django monolith
Responsibilities
Lead development of new features in the Django monolith, optimize database queries and caching layers, make architectural decisions on monolith extension vs service extraction, conduct code reviews and mentor engineers
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship