Backend Python Developer

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(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client- Perforce Software)

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Perforce is searching for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team. In this position The Senior Software Engineer will be working with a geo-distributed team to help build out new products in a modern tech stack. They will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, testing and supporting our software products and solutions. This position will focus on our Puppet product. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated track record in delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced agile environment. As part of the Perforce team, the Senior Software Engineer will be given a high degree of ownership and responsibility for the overall quality and operation of every piece of software shipped.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver customer value by independently designing multiple features, tests, and large parts of a single product within a team.
• Deliver multiple releases on time based on the agreed upon roadmap.
• Ensure timely shipment of enterprise-quality products over a range of platforms.
• Influence the direction, work, and commitments of more junior engineers on the team.
• Contribute extensively to Open Source and commercial product.
• Drive initiatives to support continuous improvement of process, quality metrics, communication and tooling
• Mentor other engineers in best practices
• Continuously review and make recommendations to improve processes, tools and implementation

Requirements:

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong expertise in Python development
• Deep understanding of containerization: Docker & Kubernetes
• Proven experience with GraphQL APIs
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly understand and address complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work within a cross-functional team
• Solid understanding of modern cloud applications and concepts, such as fault tolerance, scalability, and consistency.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience with Java or Ruby or Go
• Hands-on with PostgreSQL, especially in production environments
• Experience in DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling
• Broad knowledge of full-stack development.