Backend Engineer - Python jobs in United States
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EVONA ยท 2 days ago

Backend Engineer - Python

positionDenver, CO
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

EVONA is a fast-growing SaaS startup transforming how space systems operate. They are seeking a Python Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and scale core services for a next-generation space operations platform, focusing on backend development and cloud-native architecture.

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Hiring Manager
Ryan Widdicombe
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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend services in a cloud-native environment
Build scalable APIs and backend systems that support satellite operations and real-time data processing
Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools
Work closely with product and systems teams to translate complex operational requirements into reliable backend services
Optimize performance, reliability, and observability across distributed systems
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation to support rapid, safe releases

Qualification

PythonAWSTerraformCI/CD pipelinesGitContainerized applicationsServerless architecturesRESTful APIsDistributed databasesCaching layers

Required

Strong proficiency in Python for backend development
Experience with AWS, including services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, CloudWatch, S3, EFS/EBS, EC2, and RDS
Solid understanding of containerized applications and serverless architectures
Experience designing and troubleshooting RESTful or event-driven APIs
Experience designing and troubleshooting distributed NoSQL and relational databases
Experience designing and troubleshooting caching layers and multi-tier backend architectures
Familiarity with Terraform or similar IaC tools
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred, but not required)
Proficiency with Git and GitHub or similar version control systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
3+ years of professional experience as a backend or software engineer (Python preferred)

Preferred

Experience working in aerospace or a startup engineering environment
Active or eligible security clearance strongly preferred

Company

EVONA

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We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
dateFounded in 2018
location
St Petersburg, Florida, US
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.evona.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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