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The Role

We're seeking an exceptional Backend Engineer who will architect, build, and scale the systems powering our digital mind architecture. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll own critical infrastructure components and help design resilient systems that can support exponential growth. Specifically, you will work on building Journeys - enabling Delphi customers to create experiences on top of their digital minds.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL
• Architect data models and storage solutions for our clone creation and conversation systems
• Implement and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS (ECS, Lambda, S3)
• Build high-performance caching solutions with Redis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features

Technical Requirements

• Python Excellence: Deep expertise in Python development, including modern async patterns and performance optimization
• System Design Mastery: Proven ability to architect complex distributed systems
• Data Modeling Expertise: Experience designing efficient database schemas and data access patterns
• Cloud Infrastructure: Strong understanding of AWS services and cloud-native architecture
• Networking Knowledge: Solid grasp of networking concepts (TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP)
• Database Proficiency: Experience with PostgreSQL and query optimization

Nice to Have

• Experience with infrastructure as code (CloudFormation/Terraform)
• Knowledge of message queuing systems (SQS/SNS)