Back-end Engineer

**About Rock Rabbit:**

Rock Rabbit is tackling building decarbonization, a major contributor (~40%) to global emissions. We simplify access to complex federal, state, and local incentive programs designed to fund decarbonization projects. Our platform abstracts away policy complexity, allowing contractors, homeowners, incentive providers, implementers, and equipment manufacturers to easily access funding and focus on their projects. We are well-funded, experiencing significant customer traction, and rapidly expanding our team. Our product vision is clear, and we need skillful, user-focused execution to achieve it. We value curiosity, ownership, and collaboration. Interest in energy, climate, and sustainability is a plus.

**Role Description:**

We are seeking a Back-end Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side logic of our platform. You'll work closely with the team to translate user needs and policy requirements into robust and scalable backend services.

**Responsibilities:**

*   Develop and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI.
*   Design and manage database schemas and interactions.
*   Deploy and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (GKE).
*   Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate APIs.
*   Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
*   Take ownership of features from design to deployment.
*   Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.

**Technical Skills:**

*   Proficiency in Python (FastAPI preferred).
*   Experience with cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud (GKE).
*   Understanding of RESTful API design principles.
*   Familiarity with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL).
*   Experience with type checking tools like pyright is a plus.
*   Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

**Ideal Candidate:**

*   Curious, proactive, and takes ownership of their work.
*   Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
*   Collaborative team player with good communication skills.
*   User-focused mindset.
*   Interest in climate tech, energy efficiency, or sustainability is highly desirable.