About Venx
Venx is a technology company building intelligent automation platforms that help businesses operate more efficiently and reliably.
Our systems focus on backend intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows, designed with enterprise-grade standards for security, scalability and long-term maintainability. Venx applies modern AI capabilities responsibly within production systems that support real operational use cases.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to contribute to the design, development and operation of Venx’s core backend services.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building and running production systems. You will work within a small, focused engineering organization responsible for the platform’s core capabilities.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement backend services using Python and FastAPI
- Build and operate RESTful APIs supporting automation and system integrations
- Design and maintain PostgreSQL-based data models for operational workloads
- Integrate external platforms and services through secure APIs
- Deploy and operate containerized services in cloud-native environments
- Ensure systems meet requirements for security, scalability, and fault tolerance
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable production code
- Support services throughout their lifecycle, including monitoring and incident response
- Contribute to technical discussions and architectural decision-making
What We Look For
Significant professional experience as a backend software engineerStrong proficiency in Python, including modern async patternsHands-on experience with FastAPI or comparable modern frameworksExperience designing and operating distributed systemsStrong understanding of SQL and relational data modelingExperience with containerized deployments (Docker)Comfort working in production environments with real users and dataClear written communication skills suitable for remote collaborationAdditional Experience (Helpful, Not Required)
Experience integrating AI or LLM-based servicesFamiliarity with automation or orchestration toolsExperience integrating third-party APIs (communications, messaging, etc.)Exposure to systems handling sensitive or business-critical dataEngagement Model
Remote roleFull-time independent contractor engagementLong-term opportunity based on performancePotential pathway to permanent employment based on performance and organizational needsWhy Join Venx
Work on production-grade systems, not prototypesContribute to a platform designed for long-term scale and reliabilityOperate in a focused engineering environment with clear technical directionOpportunity to participate in long-term value creation through performance-aligned incentivesRemote-first, outcome-driven working cultureEqual Opportunity
Venx is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity, inclusion and the responsible development of technology.