Nuclearn · 1 month ago
Senior Backend Engineer (Python)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expNuclearn.ai is a startup technology company focused on delivering solutions to the nuclear and utility industries through advanced AI and high-quality software. They are seeking a Senior Python Backend Engineer to lead the design and development of server-side applications and APIs, while mentoring junior developers and optimizing application performance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)EnergyMachine LearningNuclearSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust and scalable server-side applications and APIs
Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
Optimize applications for maximum performance, scalability, and reliability
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner
Conduct and oversee code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency
Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve the development process
Contribute to the architecture and design decisions of the backend infrastructure
Ensure the security and data protection of applications by implementing best practices
Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering and lead by example
Qualification
Required
At least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of proven experience as a Backend Software Engineer or similar role
Extensive experience developing backends and application programming interfaces (API) with Python programming language and FastAPI or similar
Extensive experience with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc. Postgres preferred
Deep understanding of RESTful APIs and web services
Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Solid understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Outstanding communication and collaboration skills
A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn and grow within the company
Ability to contribute independently within 6 weeks
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an ability to think critically and creatively
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Preferred
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture
Prior experience in a leadership or mentorship role within a software development team
Benefits
Competitive pay, bonus structure and equity
Unlimited vacation
Health Insurance
Company
Nuclearn
Nuclearn is a software company delivering AI solutions for automating Nuclear Industry tasks.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$13MKey Investors
Blue Bear CapitalAZ-VC
2025-09-09Series A· $10.5M
2023-08-01Seed· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Bradley Fox
Co-Founder
Jerrold Vincent
Co-Founder & CFO
Recent News
Columbia West
2025-11-15
2025-10-15
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