Backend Engineer

4 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Search Atlas Full time $45,000 per year

Fully Remote – Work From Anywhere
Timezone
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Hi, we're Search Atlas Group We're a rapidly growing SEO software company focused on engineering products and services that help websites improve their performance on Google. From Fortune 500 companies to leading Silicon Valley startups, our clients trust us to drive results.

We're looking for a Backend Engineer to help us continue to build and scale our innovative products.

Company Tech Stack

  • Backend: Django, Python 3, Docker Compose
  • Frontend: Typescript, ReactJS + NextJS Framework
  • DevOps: GCP, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, GitLab
  • DBs: Postgres, ClickHouse, Redis
  • Tasks Queue: Celery
  • Scrum: GitLab Boards
  • Local Development Environments: Mac OS or Linux

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience with Python/Node
  • 5+ years of experience with Django Rest Framework
  • Strong experience writing test cases and TDD
  • 3+ years of experience with MySQL or Postgres
  • LLM experience with Langchain/LangGraph
  • Use of Cursor in day to day work
  • Knowledge of Scrum methodologies
  • Basic understanding of Flake8 code quality
  • Frontend experience with ReactJS & Typescript is a nice bonus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scalable backend applications with Python and Django
  • Implement APIs and work with databases like MySQL and Postgres
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new product features
  • Write and maintain clean, testable, and efficient code
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure best practices are followed
  • Contribute to the overall architecture and design of our systems

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: $4,000 – $4,500 USD per month (depending on experience and location)
  • Benefits: 15 Days Paid Time Off + Christmas Day + New Year's Day Paid Off

Our Recruitment Process

  • Initial screening call with our recruitment team
  • Technical assessment to showcase your skills (if applicable)
  • Final interview with our Hiring Manager
  • Offer extended

Life at Search Atlas Group
We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance, innovation, and a collaborative, inclusive culture—no matter where you work. We host monthly virtual game days and events, and our team enjoys the flexibility of contributing to charity initiatives of their choice. We believe in supporting both personal growth and professional success, ensuring that remote work doesn't mean disconnected work.

Here's a Look Into Our Core Values

  • Collaborative & Engaged: We're a tight-knit team that supports each other and shares knowledge.
  • Excellence Driven: We aim for the highest standards, always raising the bar.
  • Self-Starter Mentality: We take initiative and problem-solve independently.
  • Innovative: We embrace change, experiment, and think outside the box.
  • Student Mentality: We learn from our mistakes and constantly evolve.

Why Join Us?
We're Proud Of The Recognition We've Received For Our Growth And Commitment To Creating a Positive, Inclusive Work Environment. Here Are Just a Few Of The Accolades That Highlight Our Success And Culture

  • Nevada's Top Workplaces - #1 Small Business (Under 150 Employees), Best New Ideas
  • Best Start-Up Agency (U.S. Search Awards)
  • Top B2B Companies (Clutch)
  • Inc's On The Rise and Best Places to Work (Inc. Magazine)
  • Great Place to Work Certified (Great Place to Work)

These awards reflect the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire team, and we'd love for you to be a part of it

Want to hear more? Here's our Founder, Manick, on why you should work with us at Search Atlas.

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