Backend Developer at Daylight

About DaylightDaylight is building a decentralized electric utility. We're building technology that enables homes to generate, store, and share energy with their neighbors, turning passive consumers into active participants in a smarter, more sustainable grid.Our team brings together energy and crypto veterans who believe in a future where communities power themselves. Backed by a16z, Framework, and other industry-leading investors, we're building the infrastructure to make that vision a reality. Learn more at www.godaylight.com The RoleAs a Senior Backend Developer at Daylight, you'll play a crucial role in developing our Django APIs and backend services that support our mobile app and partner integrations. You'll build functionality that helps homeowners monitor, control, and optimize their energy usage while participating in our decentralized energy network.We're an early-stage startup, so this role goes beyond just writing code. You'll have significant input on architecture decisions, user experience, and product direction. As we scale, there will be opportunities to grow into a leadership or management position, mentoring junior developers and shaping our mobile development strategy.This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about crypto and clean energy, values craftsmanship in their code, and thrives in dynamic startup environments where your work has a direct impact on the product's success and the company's mission.This role is in-person in our New York City office. ResponsibilitiesGraphQL & REST API DevelopmentDesign and build robust GraphQL queries and mutations that power our mobile app and are tailored for mobile performanceArchitect, develop, and maintain scalable API endpoints that support vendor/partner integrationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship innovative featuresContinuously monitor performance and resolve bottlenecks and bugs across all endpointsChampion code quality, automation, and comprehensive testing practicesCRM & Internal Tools DevelopmentLeverage and extend Django’s admin interface to build a feature-rich internal CRM and administration portalCustomize the Django admin site to meet evolving business and workflow needsWork with stakeholders to refine internal processes and drive user-friendly administrative solutionsTechnical Architecture & DevOpsContribute to architecture planning and drive technical design decisions that ensure scalability and securityOptimize the application stack for maximum speed and reliabilityEmbrace CI/CD methodologies and infrastructure-as-code practices to streamline deploymentsEvaluate and integrate emerging technologies that enhance our backend ecosystem What we’re looking for| Must Haves3+ years of experience developing APIs and backend servicesStrong understanding of API Development and best practicesExperience with Python, Django, PostgreSQL and RedisProficiency in writing clean, readable, and well-documented codeExperience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and network request handlingFamiliarity with version control systems, particularly GitKnowledge of backend performance profiling and optimization techniquesExperience with testing and managing AWS infrastructure and KubernetesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with changing requirementsStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail| Nice to HavesExperience with Celery, Django admin sites, integrating with smart contractsFamiliarity with crypto and related infrastructure, specifically EVMExperience with continuous integration and delivery processesContributions to open-source projectsUnderstanding of energy markets and renewable energy systems What we offerCompetitive salary and equity packageOpportunity to shape a category-defining product from the ground upComprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceWellhub membershipMonthly wellness stipendDaylight values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We're building technology that serves everyone, and we believe diverse perspectives make our team and our product stronger.