Backend Developer

  • New York, NY
  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$200000 - $200000 per annum
Full Time

Skills

Backend Developer

Job Details




Backend Developer (Python / Data / Azure / AI Systems)


Location: Remote (U.S. Based Only)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience and location
Travel: Occasional, for team meetings



About Tandym Group


At Tandym Group, we're transforming recruitment with AI. Our mission is to build intelligent, scalable platforms that revolutionize how talent is matched, engaged, and hired. If you're a hands-on technologist with a passion for robust back-end architecture and AI-powered systems, join us in building the future of hiring.



The Role


We're looking for a seasoned Backend Developer with 5-10 years of experience to join our product team. You'll be instrumental in developing secure, scalable back-end services that power our AI recruitment platform - integrating data, APIs, external systems, and AI agents across a complex, cloud-native environment.



What You'll Do




  • Design and develop robust backend services using Python




  • Build, manage, and optimize PostgreSQL and MSSQL databases




  • Integrate with external APIs, backend systems, and OpenAI APIs




  • Implement ETL/ELT pipelines and manage both synchronous and asynchronous data flows




  • Work with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate) for AI-related indexing and retrieval




  • Deploy and manage solutions in Azure, leveraging services like AKS, Service Bus, APIM, Azure DevOps, Blob/Table Storage




  • Develop in a Linux-based environment, automating workflows and deployments




  • Collaborate with frontend, AI, and product teams to ensure smooth full-stack interactions




  • Focus on security, scalability, and performance across services and data layers




  • Champion the use of AI development accelerators to increase efficiency





What You Bring




  • 5-10 years of backend development experience, primarily with Python




  • Deep experience with PostgreSQL and MSSQL in production environments




  • Strong knowledge of API design, integration, and data processing pipelines




  • Comfortable with both event-driven (async) and transactional (sync) architectures




  • Solid understanding of security practices in cloud, container, and full-stack environments




  • Exposure to OpenAI APIs, embeddings, or AI agent integrations




  • Experience deploying in Azure, with hands-on use of AKS, APIM, Service Bus, DevOps, and Storage




  • Background in Linux-based development and scripting




  • Bonus: Familiarity with Dynamics 365 and vector DBs




  • Passion for adopting and learning AI-assisted development tools




  • Experience with GitHub Copilot, or Cursor, OpenAI APIs,





Nice to Have




  • Practical experience with DevSecOps or infrastructure as code in Azure




  • Contributions to or interest in open-source Python tools




  • Clear, proactive communication style and collaborative mindset




Why Join Tandym Group?




  • Work at the core of an AI-first recruitment product and other exciting products




  • Make an impact across the stack, with real ownership and visibility




  • Be part of a flexible, and collaborative culture




  • Access the latest AI tools and contribute to real-world intelligent systems




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