Senior Back-End Python Engineer

Job Description

Required Skills :

• Proficiency in writing optimized and clean Python code, with a strong understanding of Python libraries and frameworks like Flask and FastAPI with at least 5 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, including schema design, performance tuning, and advanced query optimization. Experience with other databases is a plus.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and maintaining RESTful APIs, understanding of the principles of API design, and best practices.
• Familiarity with web services and third-party integrations using various protocols (SOAP, REST).
• Proficient in using version control systems, especially Git, and familiar with branching and merging strategies.
• Experience in designing scalable architectures and optimizing applications for performance, particularly in high-volume data environments.
• Proficiency in unit and integration testing, ensuring the robustness and reliability of backend services.
• Awareness of secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, and prevention techniques specific to web applications and databases.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and willingness to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• Writing highly performant, scalable, and efficient code in Python (Flask) with Postgres.
• Experience in working with databases like Postgres.
• Good knowledge of authentication using OAuth 2.
• Experience in designing modern well-documented REST APIs (OAS) and API integration.
• Building and shipping SaaS software.
• Solid experience and background working with AWS services. Azure or GCP is also good.
• Good communication skills working with email, chat, Google docs, phone, and tools such as Slack, Zoom etc.
• Very comfortable reaching out and communicating with team members (both verbally and written) about engineering projects.
• Identify and resolve bugs and issues across applications as they arise and self-test the fix / feature on local before sending PR as the first line of defense.
• Ability to locate and leverage Python modules in-app or in open source.
• Experience with automated unit testing
• Fluency in written and verbal English
• Ability to work North American business hours
• Willing to pass a background check
• Experience working remotely from home
• Able to work ~40 hrs / week
• Able and willing to provide references

If you are who we are looking for please start the first line of your cover letter with “I AM A SENIOR PYTHON ENGINEER WITH 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE” in all CAPS

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Requirements

Required Skills :

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About the Company

About Us :

We are a small, rapidly growing Silicon Valley software company creating a state-of-the-art SaaS platform that provides data cleansing solutions for customer relationship management (CRM) software at massive companies. This engineer is a key member of the team designing and developing state-of-the-art applications and services by utilizing a variety of technologies. You will work both individually and as part of a team to create a seamless and easy-to-use experience for our customers while facilitating complex functionality within the application. You will be a part of a fast-paced, challenging, and exciting work environment. We are a certified Woman and Minority Owned Business.

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