Sr. Backend Engineer

Requirements (Must-haves)

• 4–6+ years of experience building robust backend systems
• Expert-level Python development with strong architectural pattern
• Deep understanding of asynchronous programming patterns and event-driven architectures
• Proven ability to design and operate scalable RESTful APIs with proper versioning and documentation
• Advanced PostgreSQL skills (query optimization, indexing strategies, understanding of ACID properties)
• Experience with MongoDB or similar document stores for flexible data structures
• Practical security knowledge: implementing authentication (JWT/OAuth), encryption at rest and in transit, and secure coding practices
• Experience with Redis or similar caching solutions for performance optimization
• Solid understanding of message queues for async processing
• Strong testing practices across unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Proficiency with Docker for containerized development and deployment
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Comfort with owning production systems and debugging complex issues
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Direct experience with LLM provider APIs and their quirks
• Background in building memory systems, caching layers, or real-time data pipelines
• Experience with observability platforms (Datadog, Prometheus/Grafana)
• Knowledge of event streaming architectures
• Experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
• Basic understanding of ML concepts to better collaborate with ML engineers
• Experience with browser extension backends

Core

Databases & Caching

Messaging & Integration

Infrastructure & DevOps

Security & Integration

How To Apply

• At Memory Bridge, we believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us better, which is why we have a non-standard application process designed to promote inclusion and equity. We're looking for the best fit for each of our roles, regardless of the type of companies in your background, so we encourage you to apply even if your skills and experiences don't exactly match the job description. All we ask is that you answer a few in-depth questions in our application that would typically be asked at the start of an interview process. This helps speed things up by letting us get to know you and your skillset a bit better right out of the gate. Please be sure to answer each question; the updated resume is essential.
• Education is not a requirement for our roles; however, if you receive an offer, you will need to include your most recent educational experience as part of our background check process.
• Memory Bridge is an equal-opportunity employer and we're excited to work with talented and empathetic people of all identities. Memory Bridge does not discriminate based on someone's identity in any aspect of hiring or employment, as required by law and in line with our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity. Our code of conduct provides a beacon for the kind of company we strive to be, and we celebrate our differences because those differences are what allow us to make a product that serves a global user base. Memory Bridge will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
• The anticipated application window is 30 days from the date the job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later, or if the position is filled.

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