Offer summary

Qualifications:

5-8+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development, preferably in a startup environment., Expertise in backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, and Flask, along with strong Python skills., Proven experience with AWS services and containerized deployments, as well as high-scale data-centric systems., Strong SQL skills and experience with ORM tools, along with clear communication skills for cross-team collaboration..

Key responsabilities:

Lead the end-to-end development of scalable APIs and backend services, including design, testing, and deployment.

Collaborate with product, firmware, and data science teams to align technical execution with customer needs.

Identify and resolve performance, scalability, and security challenges by proposing and implementing solutions.

Mentor peers and lead code reviews to ensure high-quality code and development practices.

Job description

At Qu you’ll find a fun, dynamic, and diverse culture that celebrates team and individual success. Our people are down to earth, trail blazin’ folks who value innovation.

While mostly virtual, we collaborate closely to produce leading-edge software solutions much needed in the restaurant industry.

At Qu You Will

Lead the end-to-end development of scalable APIs and backend services, overseeing design, testing, deployment, optimization, and monitoring.
Work across our diverse tech stack (Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS (ECS, RDS, Redshift, S3, SQS, SNS, Lambda, Kinesis, Timestream, IoT Core) to build robust systems.
Have an impact on product development by making critical technical decisions, shaping system architecture, and refining development practices.
Identify and resolve performance, scalability, and security challenges by proactively proposing and implementing robust solutions.
Collaborate with product, firmware, and data science teams to align technical execution with customer needs and company vision, while mentoring peers and leading code reviews.

What We're Looking For

5-8+ years hands-on experience in backend software development, preferably in a startup environment.
Expertise in backend frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask) and Python.
Proven track record designing, shipping, and monitoring scalable software, with hands-on experience in AWS (RDS, SNS, SQS, Lambda) and with containerized deployments (ECS), thriving in a build-it-and-run-it culture.
Demonstrated proficiency working with high-scale, data-centric systems and real-time streaming technologies (AWS Kinesis, Kafka, or similar).
Strong SQL skills and practical experience with ORM tools to manage complex database interactions.
Experience with cloud automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
Clear, effective communication skills, with proven experience working across multidisciplinary teams (including data scientists and ML/AI engineers) and mentoring others.
Experience in fast-paced environments, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, take ownership of projects, and—most importantly—get things done.

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