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Engineering
Django/Python Backend Developer
Company Culture
Otsy, Inc. is the world's first social travel marketplace, transforming the way travel is discovered, trusted and booked. We are seeking highly-skilled and motivated individuals to be a part of the advancements we are making in both travel and technology, to help bring this vision to life. Our office is located on the beautiful Las Vegas Strip, and if selected, you will be working with a small team of talented developers and designers.
Job Description
Build and scale the backend systems powering the Otsy platform, serving 300,000+ experience listings.
Problems You Will Solve
Build and maintain Django REST and GraphQL APIs
Optimize database queries and PostgreSQL performance
Design and implement scalable backend architecture
Collaborate with frontend engineers on API contracts
Maintain high code quality through testing and code review
All About You
3+ years of Django and Python experience
Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and query optimization
Experience with GraphQL (Graphene preferred)
Familiarity with AWS and containerized deployments
Understanding of REST API design principles
What We Offer
Opportunity to Shape the Future of Social Travel: Work on a platform serving 300,000+ listings
Competitive Compensation and Equity: Market-competitive salary with meaningful equity
Learning and Growth: Access curated resources and mentorship
Inclusive, Mission-Driven Culture: A collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly compensation based on skill level and experience. Comprehensive benefits package offered to full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
Only full-time positions available. Salary is based on experience.
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