Senior Backend Engineer (Python, FastAPI)

SENIOR Backend Engineer – Remote (INDONESIAN ONLY)

We are partnering with a fast-growing, mission-driven SaaS company in the AgTech sector, transforming how global supply chains operate. Their platform powers real-time data transparency, sustainability tracking, and regulatory compliance across agriculture and forestry ecosystems.

This is your chance to build meaningful software with real-world impact — while enjoying a healthy work-life balance (including a four-day work week!)

The Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will architect and develop backend services and APIs using Python and FastAPI, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability. You’ll work in a highly collaborative environment, contributing to core platform components that support data-heavy, geospatial-driven workflows. You’ll also play a key role in helping the team adopt best practices, automation, testing, and modern cloud engineering patterns.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Python & FastAPI.
• Develop and optimize data access layers using SQLAlchemy Core and PostgreSQL.
• Implement caching, queueing, and performance optimization workflows (Redis, asyncio).
• Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and AWS-based architecture.
• Apply test-driven development practices (pytest) to ensure robust and maintainable code.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate across engineering, product, and data teams.
• Document system architecture, workflows, and technical decisions using Confluence/Jira.
• Ensure high coding standards, scalability, and clean code principles across the codebase.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer.

Strong experience with:

• Python, FastAPI, asyncio, MySQL, SQLAlchemy Core, PostgreSQL, Redis AWS, Docker, and configuration tools (Ansible preferred).
• Familiarity with agile development environments (Scrum or Kanban).
• Comfortable in fast-paced, iterative, startup/scale-up environments.
• Solid understanding of testing practices and TDD (pytest).
• Proficient with code collaboration tools: Git, Jira, Confluence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional & international teams.
• Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Bonus Points

• Prior work with geospatial data or mapping products.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• 4 - Day Work Week
• Learning and Development Budget
• Device Provided
• 100% remote role – work from anywhere in Indonesia
• Highly collaborative, mission-driven engineering culture