Senior Software Engineer [Python]

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and recommendations.
• Craft client code that is not just efficient, but also performant, testable, scalable, secure, and of the highest quality.
• Actively participate in accurate planning and estimation efforts, utilizing project methods and tools.
• Proficiently gather requirements and organize/present developed features for clients.
• Execute complex activities within the current methodology and quality standards, showcasing success across diverse engagements.
• Promote client success across the team by collaborating with engineers, designers, and managers to understand user pain points, anticipate potential problems, and iterate on solutions that drive client success.
• Engage in agile software development, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, team retrospectives, and other governance activities.
• Actively participate in the Engineering Practice community, mentoring others through Communities of Practice (CoPs) or on project teams, and supporting the growth of technical capabilities.
• Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy and accountability in all stages from conceptualization to deployment.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience/expertise in the following areas specified below*:
• Implementing APIs, infrastructure and orchestration logic in Python.
• Development of modern front-end applications using ReactJS
• Hands-on experience with Observability tools to monitor applications and ensure their reliability and performance.
• Bonus points: NoSQL databases, Splunk, API Documentation, Microservice Architecture
• Experience in Agile software development methodologies.
• Expertise in applying Object-Oriented Programming principles (abstraction, encapsulation).
• High-level design proficiency following UML / C4 / ArchiMate.
• Experience in creating and implementing well-tested, scalable, and performant enterprise-level systems.
• Practice and initiative mentoring other engineers and decision-makers throughout the organization.
• Good understanding of SOLID principles.
• Familiarity with OWASP.
• Proficiency in the English language.

NICE TO HAVE

• Exposure to GitLab, CouchDB, PostgreSQL, Notion and Stoplight is nice to have
• Object-Relational Mappers (ORMs)
• Architectural (Microservices, Serverless etc) and Design (Factory, Singleton, Observer etc) Patterns
• Unit Testing
• Working in the Cloud
• Containers using Docker/Kubernetes
• Specific client-engagement specified technologies, which will be determined and vetted at the time of the interview.

BENEFITS

• Employer-funded medical plan for employees.
• Employer-funded dental plan for employees.
• 401K retirement savings plan Company paid disability and life insurance and the option to purchase additional coverage for yourself and family.
• Unlimited PTO Policy
• We promote a flexible work environment and encourage our employees to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
• 11 Company paid Holidays
• Generous Parental Leave