Ideaonomy

Senior Backend Engineer


Join our small, high-performing team and take complete ownership of the Python backend for our cutting-edge platform. This is a fully remote role, offering you the trust and autonomy to do your best work from anywhere.

We are a team that values precision and takes immense pride in our work. We're building a modern, low-latency platform and are looking for a key member to lead our backend development.

What you'll own:

  • The design, development, and scaling of our Python backend on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • The creation and integration of high-performance gRPC APIs, in close collaboration with our front-end and AI engineers.
  • The assurance of quality, security, and privacy in every line of code you ship.

Our Tech Stack:

  • Front-End: Next.js, TypeScript
  • Design: Figma
  • API: gRPC for real-time communication
  • Back-End: Python (FastAPI, gRPC, SQLAlchemy, BeautifulSoup, Polars and various GCP libraries)
  • Cloud: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

This role is for you if:

  • You are a driven and autonomous engineer who thrives on ownership.
  • You have deep expertise in Python and a passion for building high-quality, scalable systems.
  • Your portfolio, be it professional, academic, or open-source, demonstrates a clear track record of initiative and achievement.
  • You are an excellent communicator, essential for a thriving remote team.

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a brief note about a project you're particularly proud of to paul.heideman@ideaonomy.ai. You can also find me on the ZATech Slack. We're excited to see what you've built.

Status: Open

Salary: R 50,000 to R 120,000

Experience: 5 years

Fully Remote: Yes