A defense-tech startup, building an AI-powered autonomous systems that connect cameras, sensors, and natural-language interfaces, is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer, to take full ownership of high-performance, low-latency backend systems, design scalable infrastructure, and help shape the core architecture of the platform in a hands-on, early-stage environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and build scalable backend services for real-time systems
- Develop data pipelines for video streams, camera networks, and AI outputs
- Own backend architecture (APIs, databases, infrastructure, observability)
- Build low-latency, high-performance distributed systems
- Work closely with ML, product, and infrastructure teams
- Maintain production infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
- Improve system performance and reliability end-to-end
- 5+ years of backend / full-stack experience (backend-leaning)
- Strong experience with distributed systems and system design
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD
- Strong API design and database experience (e.g. PostgreSQL)
- Experience working in fast-paced, production environments
- Computer Science degree or equivalent
Nice to Have
- Python (FastAPI) experience
- Experience with real-time video / streaming systems
- AI/ML infrastructure, LLMs, or computer vision experience
- GPU / inference pipelines (e.g. NVIDIA DeepStream)
- Edge / on-prem deployments
- Defense-tech / robotics / autonomous systems background
- Early-stage startup experience (0→1)
Skills Required
- 5+ years of Full Stack engineering experience
- Strong skills in React, TypeScript, and modern front-end best practices
- Backend experience with Python (FastAPI) and PostgreSQL (or similar stacks)
What We Do
Founded in 2010, Gini-Apps is an israeli tech company specializing in web and mobile applications, as well as outsourcing and R&D talent placement services. Every day, our team shows up with one clear mission: to build digital products people genuinely love to use and also to empower companies with the skilled professionals they need to grow. Millions of people use our apps every day. Transforming any digital into elegant, practical and revenue-driving tech solutions is our secret power From concept to launch and beyond, every product we create strives to achieve two goals: We want users to love it, and we want you to generate revenue from day one. Co-Founders Shay Somech | CEO Mobile, Desktop and web developer for the last 20+ years with a background of IDF airforce electronic engineering on F15 aircraft. Massive app user, familiar with many apps & technologies worldwide. Early adapter for technological products and gadgets. Tamir Avrahamov | CTO Mobile strategy & technology advisor for startups and enterprises, strong hands-on and architectural vision.
