# Senior Backend Engineer, Agents

**Company:** [Scribe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/scribe)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $145k – $230k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Python, Django, Postgres, Redis, Celery, Amazon Mq, Terraform, AWS, Database Optimization, Automated Testing, Caching
**Posted:** 2026-09-04

> Build and scale backend systems for document workflows, integrations, and new agent-focused products. Requires 5+ years of backend experience, strong Python expertise, and skills in performance optimization, testing, and reliable distributed systems.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build and ship backend features in a Django monolith, including document viewing, editing, embeds, exports, and greenfield systems.
- Optimize database queries, endpoints, and caching layers to improve performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver reliable experiences at scale.
- Contribute to technical discussions and architectural evolution.
- Maintain strong engineering practices through code reviews, automated testing, observability, and performance improvements.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building backend applications at high scale and availability.
- Extensive experience with Python.
- Experience optimizing endpoint performance and database queries.
- Strong advocacy for automated testing.
- Knowledge of software engineering best practices.

## Nice to Have
- Experience with Django.
- Startup experience.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $145,000–$230,000, varying by location.
- Equity for full-time employees.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible paid time off and company holidays.
- 401(k), paid parental leave, commuter benefits, and home office stipend.
- Daily catered lunch at the San Francisco office.

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