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The Role
We are looking for a seasoned, high-impact Senior Backend Developer to join our team as a core technical driver. This isn't just a role for someone who can write code; it’s for a true architect and builder who thrives on the "0-to-1" journey. You will be instrumental in designing the backbone of a new product, turning ambitious visions into scalable, production-ready reality.
As a senior member of the team, you will navigate ambiguity with ease, owning the backend lifecycle from data modeling to cloud deployment. You’ll be a key technical voice, collaborating directly with product stakeholders to ensure our infrastructure is as robust as our ambitions.
What You'll Do
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Build the Foundation: Architect and write high-quality, maintainable backend code primarily in Python, ensuring our systems are built for scale from day one.
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Design & Deliver APIs: Own the design and implementation of RESTful APIs, focusing on elegant data modeling and secure authentication.
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Architect for the Future: Leverage serverless and event-driven architectures to build responsive, modern systems.
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Own the Infrastructure: Work hands-on with Terraform/CloudFormation to treat infrastructure as code, ensuring seamless deployments across cloud platforms.
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Champion DevOps Culture: Manage containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines to ensure a smooth, automated path to production.
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Solve Complex Problems: Act as a proactive troubleshooter, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing system performance across SQL and NoSQL databases.
What You Bring (Must-Haves)
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Seasoned Expertise: 5+ years of professional backend focus, with a deep mastery of the Python ecosystem (Django, Flask, or FastAPI).
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Architectural Fluency: A strong understanding of how to build for the cloud (AWS, GCP, or Azure) using event-driven and serverless patterns.
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Database Mastery: Proficiency in both relational (PostgreSQL) and non-relational (MongoDB) data stores.
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Modern Workflow Mindset: You are at home with Git, Docker, and Kubernetes, and you view CI/CD as a prerequisite, not an afterthought.
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Proactive Ownership: A "gets-it-done" attitude. You don’t wait for a ticket; you identify what needs to be built and you lead the way.
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Clear Communication: The ability to explain complex backend logic to non-technical partners and collaborate fluently in English.
What We’d Love to See (Nice-to-Haves)
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Cloud-Native Specialist: Hands-on experience specifically building and deploying within the AWS ecosystem.
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Polyglot Leanings: Proficiency in JavaScript (Node.js) to help bridge gaps across the stack.
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Community Presence: Contributions to open-source projects, technical blogs, or active participation in developer communities.
What We Offer
.Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Media.Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. .Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
LOCATION: Austin, Texas (Hybrid) 3 days per week
About Monks
Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.
Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
