5+ years building production backend services in Python / Go / Node Strong software engineering fundamentals — design patterns, testing, CI/CD, microservices architecture Experience designing and operating distributed systems in cloud environments (AWS) Deep understanding of data — modeling, pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and query optimization. Experience with modern data warehouses such as Snowflake / Databricks and orchestration tools such as Airflow / dbt. Strong SQL skills and experience working with large-scale datasets. Proven ability to take ownership end-to-end: from gathering requirements and designing solutions to deployment and production support. Hands-on experience using AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, or similar) as a core part of the engineering workflow. Proactive by nature with a strong sense of ownership and internal drive for excellence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high English proficiency. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.