Lead design and development of scalable backend solutions using Django and Python. Build APIs, manage databases, and ensure security and collaboration with teams.
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TaxGPT is revolutionizing the tax and accounting space with AI-driven solutions tailored for accountants, tax professionals, and SMBs. We're building an AI co-pilot to transform tax workflows, drive efficiency, and simplify compliance. Recently named one of Business Insider’s 30 Early-Stage Startups Most Likely to Become Tech’s Next Unicorns, we'd love for you to join our growing team!
Location: US Remote
Experience: 7+ years
Pay Range: $140k to $160k + Equity + Variable Comp up to 20% of base salary
Benefits offered: Medical, dental, vision, 401k + 3% match, life insurance
- End-to-End System Design: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend solutions. You’ll work primarily with Django and Python to architect backend components, design data models, develop business logic, and integrate third-party APIs.
- API and Microservices Architecture: Build and maintain well-structured RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring reliability, security, and documentation quality. Design backend systems in a modular way that supports future microservices expansion.
- Database Management and Security: Manage relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), optimize queries, and ensure proper indexing and migration management. Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data protection practices aligned with Django’s security standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO, CTO, frontend team, and UX designers to deliver features that match user and business requirements. Ensure technical clarity across teams.
- Technical Problem Solving: Diagnose and solve complex system challenges through thoughtful backend architecture and Django best practices. Contribute to broader engineering decisions across the platform.
- Code Reviews: Review code for reliability, maintainability, and performance. Enforce good coding standards for junior engineers in Python, Django conventions, and clean backend design.
- Continuous Improvement and R&D: Explore emerging trends in backend frameworks, cloud services, and AI tooling. Propose improvements that enhance our development velocity and platform robustness.
- Agile Development: Work within an agile development cycle, delivering high-quality backend features efficiently while adapting to changing priorities.
- Strong experience with Django, Python, and modern backend development.
- Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity.
- Clear communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
- Passionate about building clean, scalable backend systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- 7+ years of experience developing backend applications with meaningful impact.
- Experience with AI/LLM-related projects is a plus.
- Exposure to fintech, tax, or accounting software is a bonus.
We have a very unique and fast hiring process.
Step One: Initial Screening (10 Minutes)
Click on Apply Now and fill out the application form.
Step Two: Programming Assignment (Deadline: 3-4 days)
Once you pass the initial screening, you'll receive a programming assignment to be completed within 3-4 days.
Note: This is not a paid assignment. We encourage you to use AI tools such as Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot to complete it.
Step Three: Technical Interview (45-Minutes)
If you pass the programming assignment screening, you will be invited to a 45-minute video interview. The interview will include 30 minutes for reviewing your programming assignment and answering technical questions, followed by 15 minutes for general Q&A.
Step Four: Second Technical Interview or Founder 1:1 or Final Offer (30-Minutes)
Each applicant is unique, so we'll use this time to either dig deeper technically or chat with our founder to discuss your final offer.
If you're ready to make a big impact on a small team and take your career to the next level, apply today to join our team at TaxGPT. We can't wait to meet you!
At TaxGPT, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity in all its forms – race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and beyond – enriches our perspectives and enhances our product. Each member of our team brings unique experiences, skills, and viewpoints to the table, and it's this mosaic of backgrounds that drives our innovation forward. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Join us in building a future where technology breaks barriers and creates opportunities for all.
Top Skills
Django
GraphQL
Postgres
Python
Restful Apis
TaxGPT San Francisco, California, USA Office
San Francisco, CA, United States
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