Experienced Backend Developer for AI Photo Processing SaaS (Python & Node.js)

We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer to implement new features for our AI-powered photo processing SaaS platform based in the United States. The project focuses on expanding existing backend services using Python and Node.js while ensuring high performance, scalability, and secure API integration with AI image processing workflows. Responsibilities include designing and developing new RESTful APIs, optimizing image processing pipelines, integrating third-party AI services, and enhancing database performance for large-scale photo management. You will collaborate closely with the frontend and AI engineering teams to deliver reliable backend functionality, maintain clean and well-documented code, and participate in code reviews and testing. Experience with asynchronous processing, cloud storage, authentication systems, and modern backend frameworks is highly preferred. The selected developer must be available to complete the required feature implementation within 3 hours, demonstrating strong debugging skills, rapid development capabilities, and a commitment to delivering production-ready code on schedule.