Senior Backend Engineer (Python, Remote USA) – High-Scale SaaS
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Senior Backend Engineer (Python, Remote USA) – High-Scale SaaS

Our client is a profitable, fully remote SaaS company building a modern, communication-focused CRM designed to simplify workflows and boost sales productivity. Since 2013, they’ve been helping small and scaling businesses operate more efficiently through a powerful, user-friendly platform.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) to design, build, and scale high-performance backend systems. You’ll work on APIs, distributed systems, and data-heavy applications powering millions of daily events in a fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs

  • Build and launch new product features and integrations

  • Improve performance, reliability, and scalability of services

  • Work with large datasets and high-throughput systems

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, frontend)

  • Enhance real-time systems and messaging infrastructure

  • Integrate AI-powered features into the platform

Tech Stack

  • Backend: Python (Flask), Task queues

  • Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis

  • Infrastructure: AWS (EKS, RDS, MSK, EC2), Docker, Kubernetes

  • CI/CD: Automated pipelines with Docker & Kubernetes

  • Tools: Terraform, Ansible, GraphQL, REST APIs

Requirements

  • 5+ years of backend development experience (8+ for senior/staff roles)

  • Strong Python skills (or willingness to work with Python)

  • Experience building high-scale APIs and distributed systems

  • Hands-on experience with modern databases and cloud infrastructure

  • Ability to optimize system performance and reliability

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

  • Must be based in the USA

Nice to Have

  • Experience with SaaS products

  • Open-source contributions

  • Experience with AI/LLM integrations

  • Familiarity with event-driven systems and async processing

Benefits

  • 100% remote work

  • 5 weeks paid time off + seasonal breaks

  • Paid parental leave

  • 401k matching (US)

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage

  • 1-month paid sabbatical after 5 years

About Company

Close is a profitable, 100% remote SaaS company building a modern CRM designed to help small and scaling businesses communicate better and close more deals. Since 2013, we’ve focused on creating a fast, intuitive, all-in-one sales platform that removes busywork and boosts productivity. 

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