Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Description

• Design, develop, and deploy highly scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using Python.

• Design and implement databases using both SQL and NoSQL architecture.

• Setup CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Google Cloud Build.

• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.

• Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to architectural guidelines.

• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across various backend systems and services.

• Optimize application performance, scalability, and responsiveness.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and infrastructure.

• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in backend development and Wagtail.

• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.

• Proficiency in Python with a deep understanding of its ecosystem, including frameworks like Django or Flask.

• Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORMs.

• Proficiency with HTML, CSS and Javascript/Typescript.

• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred) and Google Cloud Build.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from conception to deployment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

• Bonus: Experience with Wagtail CMS, data science Python ecosystem (pandas, numpy), and LLMs including prompt engineering and integration with third-party APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Vertex AI).

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