Job Description

 Salary: $110,000 - $150,000

Location: Remote / Hybrid, Preferable to be located in Florida

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Job

We are hiring an experienced Python developer to join our product team. As a Senior Python Engineer , you will be responsible for building and optimizing FastAPI-based microservices that power our data analytics platform. Your role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining scalable APIs, ETL pipelines, and backend services to process large-scale geospatial and mobility data.

About Urban SDK

Urban SDK is a geospatial AI platform that helps cities, transportation agencies, and civil engineering firms turn data into insights. Our platform provides real-time analytics to address traffic safety, congestion, and emergency management.

We prioritize innovation, collaboration, and flexibility in our workplace. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Jacksonville Business Journal and a Top 100 Early Stage Company to Work For, we are building a team passionate about solving real-world problems with technology.

About You

You are an experienced backend engineer with a passion for FastAPI microservices, API development, and data processing . You thrive in an agile environment , collaborating with UI, Data Science, QA, and DevOps engineers to build and optimize data-driven applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices using FastAPI for web and mobile applications.
• Architect RESTful APIs that are scalable, performant, and secure.
• Develop ETL and data processing pipelines for high-volume geospatial and mobility datasets.
• Optimize database queries and design efficient data structures (PostgreSQL, PostGIS).
• Implement authentication and authorization for APIs (JWT).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver new features.
• Ensure application performance and reliability by implementing caching, logging, and monitoring .
• Write unit and integration tests to maintain high code quality.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in backend development using Python .
• Expertise in FastAPI (or Flask/Django with willingness to switch to FastAPI).
• Experience in building microservices and RESTful APIs .
• Proficiency with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, PostGIS preferred).
• Familiarity with ETL pipelines and data engineering concepts .
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration tools .
• Understanding of asynchronous programming with Python (AsyncIO, Celery).
• Knowledge of authentication & security best practices (OAuth, JWT,
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Nice to Have

• Experience with geospatial data and GIS tools .
• Experience leading backend teams and mentoring .
• Knowledge of real-time data streaming (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis Streams).
• Familiarity with GraphQL and WebSockets .
• Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, GCP Cloud Functions).

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($110K - $150K) + bonuses .
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401K plan with employer matching.
• 21 days paid vacation + paid holidays.
• Paid lunches and team events.
• Flexible work environment (Remote/Hybrid options).

🚀 Join Urban SDK and help us build the future of data-driven transportation and mobility analytics!

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