Original job description
About Apex Align Agency
Apex Align Agency is a commission-based growth agency helping US & EU-based tech professionals scale income through structured, performance-aligned systems.
We build scalable backend architectures, AI-powered applications, automation workflows, and legally compliant revenue infrastructures. Our culture is systems-driven, transparent, and execution-focused.
We are looking for a strong Python Backend Engineer who can design and build scalable, production-grade backend systems across AI, automation, and cloud-native environments.
Role Overview
As a Python Backend Engineer, you will:
Design and implement scalable backend architectures
Build high-performance APIs (FastAPI / Django / Flask)
Develop AI-integrated systems (LLM, RAG, automation workflows)
Optimize databases and distributed systems
Deploy and manage services in cloud environments
Collaborate on revenue-driven technical systems
This is a systems-heavy role. You must think in architecture, scalability, and production reliability - not just features.
Key Responsibilities
Develop RESTful and async APIs using FastAPI or Django
Design scalable microservices architectures
Integrate AI systems (OpenAI APIs, RAG pipelines, vector DBs)
Work with PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB
Implement background task queues (Celery / RabbitMQ)
Build Dockerized applications and manage deployments
Maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / GitLab CI)
Monitor performance and system stability
Ensure secure and compliant data handling (GDPR awareness preferred)
Required SkillsCore Technical
4+ years of Python backend development experience
Strong experience with FastAPI / Django
Deep understanding of REST architecture
Experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design
Async programming & performance optimization
Docker and containerization
Experience deploying on AWS / Azure / GCP
#### Strong Plus
AI/LLM integrations (OpenAI, LangChain, RAG)
Kubernetes
Microservices architecture
Stripe API integrations
CI/CD pipelines
WebSocket implementations
Security best practices (OAuth, JWT, rate limiting)
Soft Skills
Systems thinker (architectural mindset)
Strong ownership mentality
Clear communicator
Performance-oriented
Comfortable in fast-moving environments
