Senior Backend Platform Engineer

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Summary Join a growing engineering team building intelligent data platforms that transform complex documents and large-scale datasets into actionable insights. This is a hands-on senior-level opportunity for a backend developer who enjoys solving challenging architecture problems, working with modern AI technologies, and owning solutions from design through production. You'll help shape scalable cloud-native systems while influencing technical direction across high-impact products. About the Opportunity This organization is investing heavily in next-generation AI and data technologies to solve complex information challenges. As part of a highly collaborative engineering team, you'll work on systems that combine large-scale document processing, machine learning, search technologies, and cloud-native architecture. You'll have the opportunity to build production-grade AI solutions, work directly with business and product stakeholders, and take ownership of critical platform capabilities that drive measurable business outcomes. What You'll Do Build Scalable Backend Platforms * Develop and enhance distributed backend services that process high volumes of structured and unstructured data. * Create reliable APIs, processing pipelines, and event-driven systems that support critical business applications. * Design solutions that prioritize performance, scalability, maintainability, and operational excellence. Develop AI & Intelligent Automation Solutions * Build production-ready AI workflows leveraging modern large language models and retrieval technologies. * Implement systems that transform documents, OCR output, and external data sources into accurate, actionable information. * Improve data quality, search relevance, classification, and information extraction capabilities. Drive Cloud & Data Architecture * Design and maintain cloud-based applications utilizing modern AWS services and serverless technologies. * Develop resilient systems with strong monitoring, observability, security, and automated deployment practices. * Optimize processing efficiency, cost, and system reliability. Collaborate & Influence * Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to translate requirements into effective technical solutions. * Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering best practices. * Mentor teammates through technical leadership and thoughtful collaboration. What You Bring * Typically 5+ years of experience building backend applications, distributed systems, or data-intensive platforms. * Strong Python development experience, including modern development practices, automated testing, and API design. * Solid SQL and database design experience across relational and NoSQL environments. * Experience building solutions within AWS or similar cloud ecosystems. * Background working with event-driven architectures, microservices, or large-scale data processing systems. * Experience integrating LLMs, AI services, or machine learning capabilities into production applications. * Familiarity with document-processing workflows, OCR technologies, data extraction, or information management platforms. * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound technical decisions. * Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Preferred Technical Environment Candidates who have worked with technologies such as the following will be particularly successful: * Languages: Python, TypeScript * Backend Frameworks: FastAPI, NestJS, GraphQL APIs * Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Serverless Architecture, Containers, Infrastructure as Code * AI & Search: Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI, Gemini, RAG, Vector Search, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjkzMjAxLjg3NzBAYmVhY29uaGlsbGNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t ***** APPLICATION IN TRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjkzMjAxLjg3NzBAYmVhY29uaGlsbGNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t