Senior Backend Engineer at Launch Potato

Launch Potato is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their international team. This role involves enabling the Data Science team to scale machine learning innovation by supporting and deploying ML infrastructure across business-critical services. The ideal candidate will have experience with containerized Python/Django services, deploying ML endpoints, troubleshooting production bugs, and a strong grasp of SQL databases and CI/CD.Responsibilities include:

• Deploying machine learning pipelines and endpoint changes.
• Maintaining and improving backend services.
• Troubleshooting and resolving production issues.
• Standing up and maintaining infrastructure using tools like Terraform, ECS, and Lambda.
• Participating in code reviews.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of professional development experience using Python.
• Experience with containerized Python/Django (or FastAPI) services.
• Proven track record collaborating with Data Science teams.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting production bugs.
• Strong grasp of SQL databases, CI/CD (especially CircleCI), and infrastructure as code (Terraform preferred).

Launch Potato offers:

• Profit-sharing bonus
• Competitive benefits