Software Engineer, Backend

Job description

**Company Overview** Avantos AI is shaping the future of client relationship management by reimagining it through the lens of artificial intelligence. We are building the industry’s first AI-native operating system for financial services, transforming how firms onboard clients, deliver advice, and manage critical servicing workflows. Our platform consolidates fragmented data, automates complex processes, and embeds intelligent decision-making throughout every stage of the client lifecycle. Supported by Bessemer Ventures and MIT’s investment arm, our team comprises execution-focused, design-driven, product-centric founders and leaders from Wharton, MIT, top design programs, and unicorn SaaS companies. We move swiftly, tackle deep industry challenges, and build technology that empowers users to take charge of their workflows. If you thrive on client impact, innovative product design, and tackling complex problems, Avantos is the place for you. **About the Role** Avantos AI is seeking a Backend Engineer to join our team in building the Avantos web application from the ground up. **Responsibilities** - Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services using Golang and Python - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features - Implement and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models using PostgreSQL - Work with event-driven architectures and message queues, particularly Kafka - Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving our development practices - Manage and optimize our AWS cloud infrastructure - Troubleshoot, debug, and fix production issues - Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code - Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development and deployment processes **Minimum Qualifications** - 3-5 years of experience in backend development - Strong proficiency in Golang and / or Python - Experience with AWS services and cloud architecture - Solid understanding of relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills - Strong written communication skills **Preferred Qualifications** - Familiarity with event-driven architectures and message queues (Kafka) - Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) - Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools (ArgoCD) - Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform) - Experience in the financial services industry - Familiarity with microservices architecture - Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments - Experience with monitoring and logging tools