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Senior Backend Engineer

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In-Office
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python backend services, GraphQL APIs, third-party integrations, and internal Retool applications. Integrate SQL and NoSQL databases with AWS services including Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and API Gateway. Ensure security, testing, documentation, and performance while troubleshooting existing systems. Collaborate cross-functionally, review code, and lead junior developers in an agile environment.
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  • Full time, permanent position

  • Hybrid, 4 days in the office, 1 day at home, based in our Darlinghurst office, Sydney

Role Overview

As a Senior engineer at Atelier, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python development, an understanding of AWS services for backend services, and familiarity with Retool for building internal applications. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems that integrate seamlessly with various APIs and data sources, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

About Atelier

Atelier is the cloud manufacturing platform for beauty brands to innovate and manufacture products at scale, with ambitions to expand into adjacent consumer packaged goods verticals. Our platform streamlines the entire product innovation and manufacturing process, significantly reducing time and cost for brands. Backed by leading VCs, Atelier has completed a $10M Series A funding round and is positioned as a trailblazer in transforming the beauty supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services using Python.

• Build GraphQL APIs and integrate with third-party services.

Work with Retool to create and manage internal applications for business process automation.

• Integrated with databases using SQL, DynamoDB, SPARQL.

• Integrated with backend services in AWS (Lambda, S3, Cognito).

• Ensure application security and data protection best practices.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with unit tests.

• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve existing applications.

• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends.

• Review and maintain all the code changes .

About youMust Have:

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with Python.

• Familiarity with Retool for internal tool development.

• Solid understanding of AWS services such as Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.

• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Proficiency in working with APIs, webhooks, and data integrations.

• Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in an agile team.

• Lead team of junior developers to adhere to best practices and deliver quality code.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with serverless architectures.

• Familiarity with GraphQL.

• Knowledge of TypeScript or JavaScript for occasional frontend collaboration.

• Understanding of authentication/authorization mechanisms like OAuth, JWT, or Cognito.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

  • Be part of an innovative company reshaping the future of manufacturing in beauty and beyond.

  • Work with a passionate and driven team dedicated to excellence and creativity.

  • Competitive compensation package, including equity component via company ESOP.

  • Competitive benefits package including wellness days and mental health support.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We believe diversity drives innovation. Atelier is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, especially those who bring unique perspectives to our team.

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Atelier Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office

Sydney, Australia

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