Back-end Developer

Founded in 2021, Echo's narrative is one of relentless growth, ambition, and promise. A cutting-edge startup at the forefront of Geospatial Data and Gen AI technologies, we have skyrocketed from 0 to 50+ employees in just two years Specialists in the location intelligence industry, we empower innovation by helping companies better understand the world around them. In a world inundated with data, quality is crucial. We use data science, machine learning, and human feedback to build Europe's most comprehensive, high-quality datasets, enriched with differentiating attributes that outmaneuver the competition. We aren’t just about reliable data (read: unmatched quality) though. Life at Echo is about individual growth, collective ambition, and a culture that values and celebrates diversity; With a "people first" philosophy guiding everything we do. You'll be at the heart of innovation, tackling projects that shape our future, with the best people possible **Your Role at Echo** You will be joining the R&D Team of over 20 Data Enthusiasts. You will work in an environment made up of Data Warehouse (BigQuery, etc.), data streaming platforms (Pub/Sub, Dataflow...), orchestration and scheduling platforms (Airflow), modern deployment (Terraform), and management platforms (GCP). We are creating a Software team working on several UI solutions : such as Self Service Platform, which allow our customers to extract and visualize data. Your main challenge will be to bootstrap this new Echo Analytics Saas platform using best practices in back-end technologies. Thus, this is a unique opportunity to join, build, and grow a successful start-up leading its market, from the early stages of taking significant decisions in relation to CTO, VP Product, Head of Data and Engineering Manager. **As such, your main responsibilities will be**: - Provide technical guidance on the back-end side. - Contribute to the design and architecture of the back-end components and systems. - Ensure adherence to coding standards, design patterns, and best practices in Python development. - Demonstrate expertise in Python and related libraries, staying updated on the latest features and updates. - Write clean, maintainable, test covered and efficient code using Python best practices. - Collaborate closely with front-end developers to support the integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic. - Communicate regularly with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, data engineers, product managers, and stakeholders. - Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting and implementing process enhancements. **What we’re looking for**: - Fluency in English (French is a plus). - At least 5 years of experience in Back-end Development at tech companies. - Comfortable working with the Google Cloud Platform stack. - Strong Experience in backend: Python, FastAPI, Flask - Strong Experience in NoSQL architecture: ElasticSearch, MongoDB - Experience in UI (React.JS, Playwright, Next.js..) is a plus. - Experience in working with foreign teams. - Strong experience in Agile Methods (Lean is a plus). - In-depth knowledge of DevOps: GitHub CI/CD. Last, but not least... **Why us?** - A great, diverse and international team based in Paris (25+ nationalities) - Impact and ownership mindset: at Echo we encourage everyone to take ownership of their projects - People first company: without our people we have no business, we have dedicated a People Manifesto to them - A contemporary office space in central Paris with a rooftop to admire the view - Remote-friendly policy - Free coffee, snacks on top of your lunch voucher card (Swile, 10€/ working day) - Healthcare insurance - We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, disabilities, or any other traits that make you who you are._