Backend Engineer

November 4, 2025

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Job Description

This is a role posted by Reval Recruiting on behalf of a client

Backend Engineer

Location: US (Remote)

This role is posted on behalf of the following client: They are building the FactoryOS that will allow manufacturers to scale production-ready automation solutions in minutes, not months. With a suite of powerful applications, they allow manufacturers to automate faster and smarter by interoperably coordinating every robot, machine, and system on one platform. Their mission is to give every American manufacturer the tools to automate their factories at hyperspeed. They are already deployed in production at top manufacturers and growing fast. Backed by leading investors, and built by a team that moves at startup speed with deep conviction in American industrial dominance.

Job Summary

They are seeking a Backend Engineer to help build the foundation of its FactoryOS — a next generation platform empowering manufacturers to deploy and scale automation at hyperspeed. In this role, you’ll design and implement core backend systems, lead the migration of Python API services from AWS to Kubernetes, and build real-time data streaming capabilities with Kafka. The ideal candidate has strong Python development skills, experience (or interest) in cloud-to-on-prem migrations, and a solid grasp of GitOps principles.

Responsibilities

  • Develop foundational modules for our Factory Operating System.
  • Lead end-to-end migration of Python API services from AWS to Kubernetes, implementing ArgoCD for CI/CD.
  • Design and implement data streaming capabilities using Kafka.

Requirements

  • Strong Python backend development experience.
  • Proven experience or eagerness to learn cloud-to-on-prem migrations using Kubernetes from planning through production.
  • Solid understanding of GitOps principles.
  • Availability to work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with high-frequency data streaming technologies (Kafka, ZeroMQ, RabbitMQ, ROS).
  • Multi-cloud provider experience beyond AWS.
  • Background in manufacturing environments or industrial automation.