Loxala is building the next generation of freelancing and professional
networking. We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to help architect,
build, and scale our platform as we prepare for significant growth.
What You’ll Do
* Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI.
* Build RESTful APIs and microservices that support millions of future users.
* Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases.
* Integrate third-party services including payment gateways, email systems, analytics, and AI tools.
* Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
* Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality features.
* Improve system performance, monitoring, reliability, and scalability.
* Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
* Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Requirements
* 5+ years of backend development experience.
* Strong experience with Python and FastAPI.
* Experience with PostgreSQL database design and optimization.
* Experience building REST APIs and distributed systems.
* Understanding of Docker and containerized deployments.
* Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
* Knowledge of security best practices, authentication, and authorization.
* Experience working in startup environments is a plus.
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice to Have
* Experience with Redis and caching systems.
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
* Experience with AI integrations and LLM-powered applications.
* Experience building large-scale marketplace or SaaS platforms.