Backend Engineer - Apps (1-3 years)

About the CompanyWhy We Built Lyric: Supply chains are more critical and complex than ever. Every day, large enterprises navigate trillions of possible decisions that could impact the bottom line. Powerful algorithms and AI can address these problems, yet most organizations struggle to leverage supply chain AI at scale. The current SCM technologies are either rigid, limited-scope point solutions or custom solutions built in-house, which demand immense expertise and investment.That is…until now.Enter Lyric: Lyric is an enterprise AI platform built specifically for supply chains, offering the best of both worlds:Out-of-the-box AI solutions for optimizing networks, allocating inventory, scheduling routes, planning fulfillment capacity, promising orders, propagating demand, building predictions, analyzing scenarios, and more, plusA platform-first approach that empowers both business and technical users with end-to-end product composability, leveraging no-code tools, their own code, or even forking our code to build and refine supply chain decision intelligenceWith Lyric, enterprises no longer have to choose between flexibility and speed—they get both.The Mission: We’re building a new era in supply chain with the team best equipped to lead it. With over 20 years at the intersection of supply chain and algorithms, we developed a deep conviction that global supply chains needed something like Lyric. Since our inception in December 2021, that conviction has been validated time and time again.Today, a growing number of Fortune 500 companies, including Smurfit WestRock, Estée Lauder, Coca-Cola, Nike, and more, are innovating on their own terms with Lyric. We can’t wait to see what our customers, both current and future, are empowered to build with us next. Come build with us!Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and talented Junior Backend Developer with expertise in Python, FastAPI, and cloud technologies (AWS/GCP/Azure) to join our dynamic engineering team at Lyric. As a key contributor to our backend infrastructure, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing server-side applications and APIs that power our web applications, ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient solutions for our guests and partners.Key Responsibilities:Backend Development: Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and FastAPI framework, following best practices for clean, maintainable, and scalable code architecture.API Design & Implementation: Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices that integrate seamlessly with frontend applications and third-party services, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy, manage, and optimize applications on AWS/GCP platforms using kubernetesDatabase Management: Work with various database systems (SQL and NoSQL) to design efficient data models, write optimized queries, and ensure data integrity and security.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end features, ensuring smooth integration between backend services and user-facing applications.Testing & Quality Assurance: Write comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality, reliability, and performance standards.Performance Optimization: Monitor, analyze, and optimize backend performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to enhance system efficiency and scalability.Documentation & Learning: Create and maintain technical documentation for APIs and services, while continuously learning new technologies and staying updated with industry best practices.Qualifications:Good to Have:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.1-3 years of experience in backend development with strong proficiency in Python programming.Solid experience with FastAPI or similar modern Python web frameworks (Django, Flask).Proficiency in working with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and writing efficient SQL queries.Understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture.Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and kubernetes.Familiarity with testing frameworks (pytest, unittest) and writing unit tests.Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.Eagerness to learn new technologies and grow within a fast-paced startup environment.Nice to Have:Knowledge of message queues and event-driven architectures (Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka)Knowledge of cache strategiesUnderstanding of security best practices in backend developmentExperience with async programming patterns

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