Staff Backend Engineer
Scion Staffing, San Francisco, CA, United States
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for
Staff / Principal Backend Engineer
for a growing technology organization that develops advanced software platforms designed to improve online performance, data visibility, and digital optimization for enterprise clients.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Candidates for this role must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
This is a direct hire, hybrid role working in San Francisco, CA.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Staff / Principal Backend Engineer will drive the design, development, and optimization of high-performance backend systems supporting large-scale, data-intensive applications. This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership, requiring strong coding expertise and deep architectural thinking. We are seeking an individual who codes like a senior individual contributor and thinks like a founder, someone who takes ownership, solves complex problems, and builds scalable, reliable systems in fast-paced environments.
PERKS:
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities and equity!
Fully covered medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Unlimited PTO and Pet Insurance!
Hybrid work environment
Actual ownership of critical systems, mentoring and leading major architectural decisions!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs using Python and Django
Lead architectural decisions to support high-throughput, data-intensive workloads and long-term scalability
Optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing strategies, and data modeling
Develop and manage asynchronous processing systems and task queues at scale
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end product features and improvements
Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practice implementation
QUALIFICATIONS:
8+ years of experience developing and deploying Python applications in production environments, with strong expertise in Django REST Framework
Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL, including query optimization, indexing strategies, replication, and partitioning, with the ability to analyze execution plans and manage concurrency
Experience designing and operating Celery-based task queue systems at scale, including worker optimization, monitoring, and failure handling in high-volume environments
Strong API development experience, including REST design, documentation standards, versioning strategies, and maintaining backward compatibility
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, with the ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and optimize build processes
Experience implementing observability and monitoring solutions using tools such as Sentry, Datadog, and Grafana to proactively identify and resolve system issues
Demonstrated leadership through code, including mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and contributing to trusted technical decision-making
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This position offers a competitive compensation package including base salary of $200-280k/yr (DOE), bonus potential, and equity plus a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan options, and support for professional development. The organization promotes an inclusive, flexible work environment and encourages employees to maintain a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
Staff / Principal Backend Engineer
for a growing technology organization that develops advanced software platforms designed to improve online performance, data visibility, and digital optimization for enterprise clients.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Candidates for this role must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
This is a direct hire, hybrid role working in San Francisco, CA.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Staff / Principal Backend Engineer will drive the design, development, and optimization of high-performance backend systems supporting large-scale, data-intensive applications. This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership, requiring strong coding expertise and deep architectural thinking. We are seeking an individual who codes like a senior individual contributor and thinks like a founder, someone who takes ownership, solves complex problems, and builds scalable, reliable systems in fast-paced environments.
PERKS:
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities and equity!
Fully covered medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Unlimited PTO and Pet Insurance!
Hybrid work environment
Actual ownership of critical systems, mentoring and leading major architectural decisions!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs using Python and Django
Lead architectural decisions to support high-throughput, data-intensive workloads and long-term scalability
Optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing strategies, and data modeling
Develop and manage asynchronous processing systems and task queues at scale
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end product features and improvements
Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practice implementation
QUALIFICATIONS:
8+ years of experience developing and deploying Python applications in production environments, with strong expertise in Django REST Framework
Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL, including query optimization, indexing strategies, replication, and partitioning, with the ability to analyze execution plans and manage concurrency
Experience designing and operating Celery-based task queue systems at scale, including worker optimization, monitoring, and failure handling in high-volume environments
Strong API development experience, including REST design, documentation standards, versioning strategies, and maintaining backward compatibility
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, with the ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and optimize build processes
Experience implementing observability and monitoring solutions using tools such as Sentry, Datadog, and Grafana to proactively identify and resolve system issues
Demonstrated leadership through code, including mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and contributing to trusted technical decision-making
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This position offers a competitive compensation package including base salary of $200-280k/yr (DOE), bonus potential, and equity plus a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan options, and support for professional development. The organization promotes an inclusive, flexible work environment and encourages employees to maintain a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.