Senior Back-End Engineer (FastAPI/Postgre) - Digital Innovation Agency

About Truelogic

At Truelogic we are a leading provider of nearshore staff augmentation services headquartered in New York. For over two decades, we’ve been delivering top-tier technology solutions to companies of all sizes, from innovative startups to industry leaders, helping them achieve their digital transformation goals.

Our team of 600+ highly skilled tech professionals, based in Latin America, drives digital disruption by partnering with U.S. companies on their most impactful projects. Whether collaborating with Fortune 500 giants or scaling startups, we deliver results that make a difference.

By applying for this position, you’re taking the first step in joining a dynamic team that values your expertise and aspirations. We aim to align your skills with opportunities that foster exceptional career growth and success while contributing to transformative projects that shape the future.

Our Client

A global digital innovation agency with a balanced mix of engineering and creative talent. The organization partners with enterprise clients to solve complex challenges across modern platforms, emerging technologies, and AI, delivering scalable, end-to-end digital solutions across the full customer journey.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with a focus on Data to develop and scale high-performance backend services for our data-intensive platform. This is a highly hands-on role where you will be the go-to expert for PostgreSQL and pgvector, bridging the gap between robust API development and sophisticated data architecture. The ideal candidate thrives on optimizing complex SQL queries, architecting vector-based search solutions, and ensuring seamless data flow between our production databases and analytical warehouses like BigQuery (BQ). You will work closely with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to build a reliable, cloud-native ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• API & Backend Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable, low-latency RESTful APIs and microservices using Python and FastAPI (utilizing async/await and Pydantic)

• Database Leadership: Act as the primary owner for PostgreSQL, handling everything from schema design and indexing strategies to complex query optimization and large-scale data migrations.

• Vector Search & AI Integration: Implement and manage vector-based data use cases using pgvector to support embedding storage and high-performance similarity search.

• Data Strategy (SQL/BQ): Leverage deep SQL expertise to support data engineering initiatives, including managing data syncs and performance tuning in Google BigQuery (BQ).

• Infrastructure & Scaling: Contribute to cloud-native deployments using Docker and Kubernetes. Propose and implement improvements for system stability, backend security, and async performance.

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience, with 3+ years specializing in Python within production environments.

• Expert-level FastAPI knowledge, including deep experience with asynchronous programming and dependency injection.

• Advanced PostgreSQL mastery: You should be comfortable diagnosing performance bottlenecks, managing high-throughput data, and utilizing advanced PG features.

• Hands-on experience with pgvector or similar vector search solutions for similarity search or RAG-based applications.

• Strong SQL/Data skills: Proven ability to work with BigQuery and optimize large-scale analytical workloads.

• Cloud-native mindset: Practical experience with Docker is essential; familiarity with Kubernetes and cloud platforms (GCP preferred) is highly required.

What We Offer

• 100% Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from the location that helps you thrive. All it takes is a laptop and a reliable internet connection.

• Highly Competitive USD Pay: Earn an excellent, market-leading compensation in USD, that goes beyond typical market offerings.

• Paid Time Off: We value your well-being. Our paid time off policies ensure you have the chance to unwind and recharge when needed.

• Work with Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to manage your time as long as the work gets done. Focus on results, not the clock.

• Work with Top American Companies: Grow your expertise working on innovative, high-impact projects with Industry-Leading U.S. Companies.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• A Culture That Values You: We prioritize well-being and work-life balance, offering engagement activities and fostering dynamic teams to ensure you thrive both personally and professionally.

• Diverse, Global Network: Connect with over 600 professionals in 25+ countries, expand your network, and collaborate with a multicultural team from Latin America.

• Team Up with Skilled Professionals: Join forces with senior talent. All of our team members are seasoned experts, ensuring you're working with the best in your field.

Apply now!