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About Tru
Tru is using AI to make importing into the US simple. We help importers, marketplaces and logistics providers automate all the messy compliance work that slows trade down — saving time, money and endless frustration. We've already built a great product, have happy customers and are growing fast with government contracts secured.
Tru is reimagining how trade compliance works; starting with the $4 trillion worth of goods imported into the U.S. every year. Joining now means you'll be part of a small, sharp team with huge impact. You'll have real ownership, a voice in shaping the product and a chance to help build something transformative from the ground up.
We move quickly, stay focused, and value grit and creative problem-solving above all else.
About the position
We\'re looking for a seasoned
Backend Engineer
to lead architecture and development of scalable, intelligent systems. In this role, you\'ll design and build APIs and distributed systems in Python/Django, manage async workflows with Celery, and deploy production-grade services on AWS. You\'ll also contribute to AI-powered features using tools like OpenAI, LangChain, and vector databases.
Requirements
Lead backend architecture and development — Design and build scalable APIs, services, and async systems using Python, Django and Celery
Own infrastructure and deployment — Manage and optimize AWS environments (EC2, ECS, Lambda, RDS) and maintain reliable CI/CD pipelines
Develop intelligent, AI-powered features — Integrate tools like OpenAI, LangChain, and vector databases to deliver production-grade AI functionality
Develop async processing systems and distributed task queues
Integrate AI capabilities using OpenAI, LangChain, or vector databases
Lead and mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
Build CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Jenkins)
Write clean, tested, and maintainable code
Participate in Agile ceremonies and help drive technical strategy
Experience
5+ years of deep backend development experience
Eligible to obtain US government clearance (background check required)
Expert in Python/Django with focus on performance and scalability
Skilled in Celery and async task processing
Proficient in AWS infrastructure and cloud management
Experience designing and deploying AI features using LLMs, LangChain, and RAG pipelines
Hands-on expertise deploying, scaling and monitoring AI/ML models in production
Strong CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Jenkins)
Familiar with observability tools (Sentry, Prometheus, etc.)
Knowledge of microservices and event-driven architectures
Experienced building systems and processes from scratch
Background in startup and fast-paced environments
Contributions to open source or technical writing
Highly
Implemented security compliance, both for enterprise or for US Government projects
Has a current US Government security clearance
Compensation and Perks (value adds)
$140 - $180K USD annually
Generous PTO and holiday schedule
100% paid healthcare
HSA benefits
$1000 WFH stipend per year
Company equipment provided
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