Sr Back-Eng Engineer (US/Canada)

TaxGPT Inc. • San Francisco, CA

7d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Remote

About The Position

TaxGPT is revolutionizing the tax and accounting space with AI-driven solutions tailored for accountants, tax professionals, and SMBs. We're building an AI co-pilot to transform tax workflows, drive efficiency, and simplify compliance.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Django, Python, and modern backend development.
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity.
• Clear communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about building clean, scalable backend systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience developing backend applications with meaningful impact.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI/LLM-related projects is a plus.
• Exposure to fintech, tax, or accounting software is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End System Design: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend solutions. You’ll work primarily with Django and Python to architect backend components, design data models, develop business logic, and integrate third-party APIs.
• API and Microservices Architecture: Build and maintain well-structured RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring reliability, security, and documentation quality. Design backend systems in a modular way that supports future microservices expansion.
• Database Management and Security: Manage relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), optimize queries, and ensure proper indexing and migration management. Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data protection practices aligned with Django’s security standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO, CTO, frontend team, and UX designers to deliver features that match user and business requirements. Ensure technical clarity across teams.
• Technical Problem Solving: Diagnose and solve complex system challenges through thoughtful backend architecture and Django best practices. Contribute to broader engineering decisions across the platform.
• Code Reviews: Review code for reliability, maintainability, and performance. Enforce good coding standards for junior engineers in Python, Django conventions, and clean backend design.
• Continuous Improvement and R&D: Explore emerging trends in backend frameworks, cloud services, and AI tooling. Propose improvements that enhance our development velocity and platform robustness.
• Agile Development: Work within an agile development cycle, delivering high-quality backend features efficiently while adapting to changing priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level