Lead/Senior Backend Engineer (Python, Async IO) $$$$ Offline

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our dev department. Our backend is developed all in Python running in the cloud over k8s. It's not a typical backend interacting with a UI frontend, handling audio streams in real-time. Our systems integrate with a large number of third party services. Because of the myriad of challenges and the fast pace of a startup, each team member gets to experience a lot of professional growth and ownership. About the role:

In this role, you will:
● Integrate with new POS systems and digital menu boards
● Build data pipelines to process restaurant menus
● Support existing integrations and pipelines
● Debug and solve complex customer issues
● Lead communication with integration partners to deliver the integrations
● Estimate, plan and deliver the integration projects
● Handle a large set of complex and diverse customer issues
● Create documentation for integrations

Qualifications:
● BSc in Software Development or equivalent industry experience
● 5+ years experience in Python
● Strong backend development and software architecture skills
● Experience in developing and deploying multiple projects used in production
● Proficient with Async IO
● Experience with CI/CD, Clouds (AWS/GCP/Azure), Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, 3rd Party API integrations
● Experience with Data Pipelines, ETL
● Prior experience working in startups
● 2+ years of experience as a tech lead or team lead

Bonus:
● Knowledge of concurrency
● Experience with React

Qualities We're Looking For
● Resilience – being able to balance planned work with real-time issues in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
● Strong communication skills – in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce crisp and clear documentation
● Problem solver
● Strong ownership and independence
● Team player
● Fast
● Star Performer
● Passionate about their work