Sr Python Engineer

Empowering the people that make global commerce happen.

About CargoSprint

CargoSprint is made up of a world-class team of highly motivated individuals who are passionate about transforming the cargo industry. We have developed cutting-edge digital solutions that streamline cargo operations, enhance efficiency, and improve the overall experience for everyone involved. Our workplace fosters innovation, collaboration, and the drive to solve industry challenges.

CargoSprint is dedicated to delivering game-changing solutions that connect the cargo industry like never before, and we are looking for driven, enthusiastic people who share our vision of innovation and excellence.

If you think we are a great mutual fit, we want hear from you!

About You

You are passionate about the role and thrive on solving complex problems with a talented team of colleagues who both challenge and support you. You believe in lifelong learning, constantly honing your skills and staying on the cutting edge of technology. Most importantly, you want to engage your talents to make a meaningful difference by revolutionizing the cargo industry.
About the role

We’re looking for a senior Python engineer who can take ideas from concept to production and own the full lifecycle along the way. You’ll design and architect backend services, build APIs, work deeply with databases, ensure quality through strong unit testing, and apply DevOps practices to deploy, monitor, and improve systems in production. We’re especially interested in engineers who already leverage AI to work faster and better.

What you'll do

You will design, architect, build, and evolve backend services that power critical parts of our platform. You should be comfortable turning ideas into reliable software that solves send user needs. You should care about shipping fast, measuring results, and improving over time in a high-ownership, high-autonomy environment.

Qualifications

• Design, architect, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python, Postgres, FastAPI, Temporal
• Design and optimize database solutions
• Write strong unit tests and help drive engineering quality
• Apply DevOps practices across CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, and reliability
• Take ideas from concept to production and continuously improve them
• Use AI to accelerate development and improve engineering productivity
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement durable fixes

Requirements (must haves)

General:

• Excellent communication skills (English)
• Ability to self-manage and operate with limited oversight
• A desire to deliver a good experience for the end user and critical thinking skills to make it happen!
• Strong systems thinking

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level Python
• Experience designing and architecting backend systems and APIs
• Experience with FastAPI or similar backend frameworks
• Database design and query optimization skills
• Experience building and supporting production-grade systems

Our Stack

• Python, FastAPI, Temporal, Postgres
• Docker, Kubernetes, Pulumi
• Vue.js fronten

Compensation and Benefits

At CargoSprint, we are “Empowering the People that make Global Commerce Happen”—and we know that starts with our CargoSpinter’s. That’s why we offer competitive pay and benefits designed to fuel our team’s success:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

• Future-Ready: 401(k) with company match

• Work Life Balance: Generous flexible PTO program and paid holidays

• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities

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Does this role sound like the next step in your career?

We’d love to hear from you! If you don’t meet all of the requirements exactly, we encourage you to use your cover letter to tell us about your unique experience—talent comes from many places, and skills are transferable.

Our Commitment to an Extraordinary Work Environment

At CargoSprint, we value diversity and inclusivity. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive community for employees from all backgrounds. Regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, ethnicity, race, or age, you will find a place where you can thrive and be your authentic self.

Our CargoSprint Recruitment Team personally reviews every application.