About the job
WHO ARE WE?
Launch Potato is a thriving digital media enterprise, engaging over 30 million visitors each month through our renowned brands, including FinanceBuzz, All About Cookies, and OnlyInYourState.
As a leader in discovery and conversion, our mission is to connect consumers with premier brands through innovative, data-driven content and advanced technology.
Our headquarters is located in sunny South Florida, and we operate with a remote-first mindset, boasting a diverse team across more than 15 countries. We cultivate a high-growth, performance-oriented culture where speed, accountability, and measurable impact are at the forefront of our success.
WHY JOIN US?
At Launch Potato, you will supercharge your career by taking ownership of outcomes, driving impactful change, and collaborating with a global team of top-tier professionals.
MUST HAVE:
- Extensive experience with containerized Python/Django (or FastAPI) applications, including deployment on AWS.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot production issues in environments with minimal QA support.
- Strong understanding of SQL databases, CI/CD pipelines (especially CircleCI), containerization, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
- A proactive approach to contributing ideas, providing peer feedback via pull requests, and independently driving technical enhancements.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years in professional software development using Python and deploying backend systems with frameworks like Django or FastAPI.
YOUR ROLE:
Design, implement, document, and maintain robust backend application features, manage third-party integrations, and oversee infrastructure across a variety of services and environments.
OUTCOMES (PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS):
- Backend Application Features & Third-Party Integrations
- Contribute to the development and deployment of effective backend solutions that enhance user experiences.

