Full-Time Senior Backend Software Engineer

Description

• As a Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Python, you will collaborate with a small team of remote engineers to enhance our flagship customer-facing product.

• You should possess a deep understanding of fundamental engineering principles and have practical experience in web development, automated testing, version control, continuous deployment, infrastructure management, and agile planning.

 • You should also have a proven track record of designing and maintaining restful APIs.

Requirements

• A great attitude! Egos are not part of our team culture.

• 8+ years of experience working with Python backends (ideally Django).

• Exceptional remote communication skills. Especially in writing.

• The ability to work autonomously in a startup environment; you thrive under pressure and are comfortable adapting to rapidly evolving plans.

 • Proven production experience working with a relational database (we use MySQL). Bonus points for experience working with other types of datastores or backing services.

• A rigorous approach to software quality. You like to write tests.

• A knack for learning new technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and an openness to creative solutions.

 • A genuine passion for crafting reliable web applications. You get it right the first time.

• Computer Science degree or equivalent.

Benefits

• Full health, dental, and vision insurance - up to 95% funded by the company for employees.

• Employee stock option program.

• Company-sponsored retirement plan with a matching contribution program.

 • 12 annual paid holidays (including 2 flexible days).

• Generous PTO policy (get your work done and take the time you need).

• A remote-first environment that allows employees flexibility to work from most places in the US.