Backend Engineer

<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Pump.co</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Gartner predicts that cloud spend will be over $2T/yr by 2030, making it the fastest-growing expense for tech companies. Managing it well demands constant engineering effort—time that could be spent building your product.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At <strong>Pump</strong>, we're building the fastest way to save ~60% on cloud costs. Our AI-powered platform not only automates savings but also leverages the power of group buying for even deeper discounts. Backed by <strong>Y Combinator</strong>, we’re on a mission to transform cloud cost optimization through AI.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our founding team includes experienced entrepreneurs with prior exits, and our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and flat in structure. If you’re excited about shipping real impact and joining a team at an early, career-defining stage—we’d love to meet you.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Skills:</strong> Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes (nice to have), LLM/AI (bonus)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As a <strong>Backend Engineer</strong>, you’ll contribute directly to the core of our product and infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow within a strong engineering team while delivering meaningful work that touches real customers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and founders—working across the stack to build, improve, and scale our platform.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>We are 5 days a week in office. No remote work will be considered.&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design, build, and maintain backend services that power the Pump platform</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work with the team to define and scope new product features</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to a strong engineering culture by participating in code reviews and continuous improvement</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Help extend our internal tools, dev workflows, and CI/CD pipelines</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure system reliability, performance, and maintainability</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate across functions to solve real customer problems with intuitive engineering solutions</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3–15 years of professional backend engineering experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work&nbsp;<strong>5 days a week in office</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in <strong>Python</strong> and familiarity with <strong>FastAPI</strong> or similar frameworks</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with <strong>SQL databases</strong>—we use <strong>PostgreSQL</strong><strong><br></strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Comfort working in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like <strong>Docker</strong> and <strong>Kubernetes</strong> (nice to have)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excitement about early-stage startups and the ability to thrive in fast-moving environments</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Clear communication and collaborative instincts</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Bonus Points For</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with <strong>cloud billing/cost tooling</strong><strong><br></strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Interest in or exposure to <strong>LLMs or AI integrations</strong><strong><br></strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with <strong>NoSQL databases</strong> like DynamoDB</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation + equity</li> <li>Comprehensive medical and dental coverage</li> <li>401(k) plan</li> <li>Generous paid time off, including 13 days of accrued PTO, 9 sick days, all 11 federal holidays, and a company-wide winter break from December 24 through January 1</li> <li>Free lunch at the office</li> <li>Free access to the building gym</li> <li>Annual company-paid retreats</li> <li>Developmental bonuses: support for professional development tied to cloud and related fields</li> </ul>