> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1656996-backend-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1656996-backend-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineer - **Company:** Goodwin Recruiting - **Location:** Tallahassee, FL, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Security, Entity Relationship Models, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, OAuth, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Backend, Api Design, Webhooks - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=11870aecebae8a8e ## About the Role * Hands-on experience building with LLMs in production, including orchestration and evaluation of non-deterministic systems - with a heavy emphasis on prompt engineering across a wide range of use cases * Strong backend fundamentals using Python: API design, data modeling, async/event-driven patterns, and PostgreSQL databases * Proven track record of shipping highly reliable software in high-ownership environments (startup experience a plus) * Comfort with real-world software integrations: OAuth, webhooks, rate limits, proprietary APIs, and modern tooling including MCPs * Deep understanding of reliability and data security; proactive about handling failure modes * A genuine eagerness to learn and adapt - candidates who are unwilling to grow need not apply Backend Engineer Must-Have Tools & Skills * Claude Code or Codex * Familiarity with Temporal for workflow orchestration and Braintrust for QA/evaluation Backend Engineer Preferred Background & Skills * Experience with agent/tool-use orchestration or eval-driven development * Previous work integrating with calendar, email, CRM, ATS, or TRM platforms * General data modeling experience (entity-relationship or equivalent) * Python, Postgres, GitHub ## Description * Design and maintain LLM pipelines through extensive prompt engineering, ensuring solutions work seamlessly across a wide variety of recruiter use cases without requiring clients to manually configure or adjust settings * Deliver a frictionless onboarding experience - the goal is one onboarding call where clients can define how they want the product to work, and it works * Build robust two-way integrations with email, calendar, and recruiting platforms, including custom work on proprietary client tooling and the latest API and MCP-based integrations * Develop and refine systems to guarantee high reliability and data security - covering queuing, retries, idempotency, per-firm data isolation, and review-before-send approval flows * Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to shape the core architecture and quickly deliver impactful solutions, with significant data expansion on the horizon * Continuously improve automation systems that help recruiters save time and increase productivity ## Related Videos - [OpenAPI meets OpenAI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1150-openapi-meets-openai) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Slopquatting, API Keys, Fun with Fonts, Recruiters vs AI and more - The Best of LIVE 2025 - Part 2](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1765-slopquatting-api-keys-fun-with-fonts-recruiters-vs-ai-and-more-the-best-of-live-2025-part-2) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [The Prompt Engineer ✍️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/216-the-prompt-engineer)