About the job
About the Role
We are seeking two highly skilled backend engineers to become integral members of our dynamic team in Montreal and Berlin. In this role, you will be instrumental in enhancing our technological capabilities by significantly improving our core backend functionalities, thereby enabling other teams to efficiently utilize this backend.
If you are enthusiastic about creating exceptional products, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to contribute to the growth of an ambitious startup, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you.
Our Technology Stack:
- Python / FastAPI
- PostgreSQL / MongoDB / Elastic
- Cloud LLM providers + bare metal GPUs
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Joining us as an early team member means assuming significant responsibilities from the outset, with the chance to influence our foundational technological stack and infrastructure.
As part of one of the most forward-thinking AI companies today, you will collaborate with a talented team of colleagues who are leaders in their respective domains, creating an incredibly stimulating work environment.
Your Responsibilities
- Own the delivery of complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely completion of mission-critical components.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Reliant's overarching vision and incorporate this into your architectural and process decisions.
- Provide insightful feedback to refine UI/UX concepts and assist in planning backend and infrastructure enhancements.
- Take proactive steps to maintain long-term code quality and architectural integrity.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in backend or full-stack development, with a focus on rapid innovation and effective systems design to facilitate scalability for both opportunities and team growth.
You will excel in this position if you possess the following skills and experiences:
- 5+ years of demonstrable experience in building backend services or distributed systems.
- Experience in designing, building, testing, and maintaining backend services and APIs that support product features, including the ability to write robust, production-quality code.
- Engage in system and service design; contribute to architectural discussions and make informed decisions regarding scalability, latency, cost, and reliability.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and translate high-level requirements into actionable implementation plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners including product management, frontend, UX, data, and operations to define requirements, plan implementations, and deliver features.
- Ensure code quality through writing, reviewing, and enhancing unit/integration tests.

