e are seeking a motivated Junior to Mid-Level Python Developer to join our dynamic startup team. This is a backend-focused engineering role with opportunities to work on greenfield projects, building and integrating backend API services for a website platform managing RV inventory. The role is primarily remote, with a preference for candidates near Chicago, IL, and offers a flexible, high-impact environment with strong growth potential.
Pay Rate: $30-45/hour
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Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in backend development.
Strong proficiency in Python for backend development.
Experience with Azure for infrastructure management.
Familiarity with JavaScript (Node.js) for backend services.
Role Focus: 80-90% backend development, with minimal frontend responsibilities (10-20% JSX or similar).
Soft Skills: Scrappy, flexible, and willing to roll up sleeves in a startup environment; comfortable wearing multiple hats.
Experience with e-commerce or retail platforms.
Familiarity with load testing tools like Postman or end-to-end testing frameworks like Playwright for frontend-backend interactions.
Proximity to Chicago, IL, for occasional in-person collaboration (not mandatory).
Exposure to inventory management or user management systems.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.