Senior Python Backend Developer

Headquarters: Canton, Ohio
URL: https://www.skycatchfire.com


We transform successful businesses by turning their proven processes into powerful software systems. We're looking for developers who take pride in crafting solutions that help these businesses grow.
Do you...

find satisfaction in designing systems that bring order to complex business operations?
take pride in building robust architectures that scale reliably?
excel at modeling complex business processes into elegant data structures?
enjoy deeply understanding business problems before crafting solutions?

Are you...

someone who enjoys mastering your tools and continuously improving?
detail-oriented with an eye for systematic approaches?
comfortable owning projects from start to finish?
drawn to building solutions that create order from complexity?

Here's what makes our work different
We're not just building software – we're creating systems that transform how businesses operate. Our clients trust us to understand their complex processes and turn them into elegant, efficient solutions.
Join a team of other self-motivated individuals who excel at their craft. We take pride in the work we do and get excited about solving problems. We only hire self-motivated "drivers" and developers with lots of experience.
You'll join a team that values

Time to think through solutions properly
Deep understanding of business processes
Consistent, high-quality execution
Protected focus time for complex challenges
Long-term reliability over quick fixes

Your Day-to-Day

Design and build robust backends that power business transformation
Create sophisticated data models that reflect complex business rules
Develop reliable integrations between modern and legacy systems
Build powerful APIs that connect disparate business systems
Implement secure, scalable solutions for business-critical operations

Experience Required

Strong Python backend experience with at least one major framework (Django preferred, FastAPI/Flask acceptable)
Strong background in Python and API design
Reflexive use of all types of AI tools to work faster and smarter
Experience building and maintaining large-scale applications
Excellence in database design and optimization
Understanding of complex data modeling and migrations
Clear written communicator that prefers emails to meetings
Portfolio showing systematic, well-structured work

Bonus Points

Experience building AI-powered tools (RAG, LLM, etc.)
Experience building ERP/CRM systems
React/Next.js familiarity
Business process automation experience
Data integration and ETL knowledge
Mad /giphy skills on Slack (or a desire to learn)

The Environment

Stable, focused work environment
Protected development time
Regular, predictable schedule
Email > meetings


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


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