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Jobot lists this Lead Backend Engineer (Python/ Django) opportunity in santa maria, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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$165,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
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Job details
Web3 Energy Innovator is looking for a Senior to lead level Backend Engineer to join their growing team!
This Jobot Job is hosted by Jaclyn D'Amore
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Salary $165,000 - $230,000 per year
A Bit About Us
Backed by top-tier investors, this startup is transforming how energy infrastructure is financed—digitizing physical assets like solar farms and batteries through tokenization and smart contracts. The company is building a programmable, capital-efficient platform where DeFi, institutional, and retail investors can co-finance the next generation of clean energy. With over $10M raised to date, they’re scaling fast and looking for engineers ready to shape the user experience at the frontier of energy and finance.
Why join us?
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend systems and APIs using Python
Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure to support crypto-based energy solutions
Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and blockchain teams to define and deliver new features
Own technical decision-making and guide backend engineering best practices across the team
Drive code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and documentation
Optimize backend systems for reliability, scalability, and performance in a fast-paced startup environment
Stay current with emerging technologies in crypto, distributed systems, and backend architecture
Job Details
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience developing backend software applications in Python, ideally within SaaS, fintech, startup, or product-driven environments
High ownership, detail-orientation, and a proactive, self-directed work style
Experience with Django is preferred, also open to Flask or Fast API
Experience setting up CI/CDs and managing
Cloud experience with GCP or AWS
Experience working with databases such as Postgres
Experience building APIs and Microservices
Interest in crypto
Bonus Points
Previous experience working at a crypto exchange or DeFi company is a plus
Exposure to LLM workflows, or other AI-native systems is a plus
Node, TypeScript, React are a plus
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
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Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development
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Worksite address
santa maria, CA, 93454, US
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