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Optro

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Optro, founded in 2014, is a technology company that provides an AI-powered governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform designed to help

Senior Software Engineer I, Backend, AI Governance

Location

United States

Posted

13 days ago

Salary

$128K - $176K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishDjangoDockerFlaskKubernetesPostgreSQLPython

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer I, Backend, AI Governance

Optro

• Develop and deploy backend product features end-to-end using Python. • Design and implement high-quality, performant RESTful APIs/FastAPI. • Write efficient PostgreSQL queries, design schemas, and manage data integrity. • Package applications using Docker and ensure services are ready for deployment. • Work within Kubernetes environments to manage, scale, and monitor backend services. • Create clear technical documentation for API contracts and local development setups. • Provide guidance and code reviews for fellow engineers to maintain high standards. • Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs within a distributed container environment. • Partner with product managers to translate requirements into functional backend logic. • Write well-designed, testable, and maintainable code following Python best practices.

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience developing backend services for web-based applications.
  • Strong command of Python and modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or Django).
  • Extensive experience building and maintaining REST / JSON APIs.
  • Deep understanding of relational databases, including joins, indexing, and schema design.
  • Practical experience using Docker for local development and production packaging.
  • Experience interacting with Kubernetes (e.g., using kubectl, understanding pods/services).
  • Experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests.

Benefits

  • $200/mo for anything that enhances your life
  • Comprehensive employee health coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Competitive compensation & bonus program
  • Flexible vacation (exempt) / Accrued vacation (non-exempt)
  • Time off for your birthday & volunteering
  • Employee resource groups
  • Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers!
  • Parental Leave

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