As a Python Backend Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in scaling and maintaining the infrastructure behind our data platform. We deliver high-performance, distributed SaaS solutions that help energy companies make faster, smarter decisions, from pricing to forecasting and analytics. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to the reliability, scalability, and performance of our platform, working on critical backend systems that support millions of data points flowing across teams and products.
You’ll combine hands-on engineering with collaboration across functions to help shape the way we build, deploy, and operate software at Gorilla.

You will join the team responsible for building and evolving the backend of our platform, focusing on data infrastructure, distributed systems, and service reliability. You’ll work closely with product managers, architects, QA, and fellow engineers to deliver robust and scalable backend services that meet the needs of both our internal teams and customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into scalable backend solutions.
• Develop and maintain backend software using Python with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Implement new features and extend existing systems while maintaining high engineering standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production, supporting platform stability and uptime.
• Review code and contribute to a culture of high-quality, maintainable engineering practices.
• Write documentation for peers and internal users to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing.