Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to own backend components on the CoCounsel platform, which is an AI-powered service for legal research and document work. The role involves writing production Python code, deploying and operating on AWS, and ensuring the reliability of backend services.

Responsibilities

• Build REST APIs and services in Python (FastAPI / Flask)
• Integrate with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, SQS/SNS
• Write testable code with structured logging and observability hooks
• Participate in code reviews and delivery ceremonies

Skills

• Python. 3+ years Python in production (FastAPI / Flask / Django REST)
• Docker / container fundamentals (ECS task definitions)
• Async & event-driven patterns: SQS consumers, Lambda triggers
• Exposure to LLM APIs (Bedrock, OpenAI, Anthropic) or AI workloads on AWS
• Working IaC experience: CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation, CI/CD pipeline
• Regulated industry background: Fintech, Legal, or Healthcare
• Prior consulting or client-delivery experience

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