Senior Software Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with strong proficiency in Python and distributed web application development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise, an understanding of secure development practices, and a track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions in cloud-based environments.

Essential Functions

Technical Responsibilities

• Demonstrate self-sufficiency in at least one major area of the codebase.
• Exhibit mastery of one programming language (preferably Python) and actively develop proficiency in others, including frameworks and tools.
• Evaluate and present alternative technical solutions when solving problems.
• Possess strong understanding of:
• Relational databases and development frameworks
• Industry-standard libraries and tools
• Testing methodologies (unit, integration)
• Code quality and refactoring principles
• OWASP security principles and secure development practices
• Read and interpret existing code to identify improvements and enhancements.
• Understand interactions between major system components and sub-systems.

Process & Agile Practices

• Adhere to SDLC and Agile processes, including:
• Scrum ceremonies
• Peer code reviews
• Sprint planning and release readiness
• Accurately estimate and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Understand and align with the product roadmap and team objectives.
• Champion secure software development practices and perform security reviews.

Impact and Contributions

• Fix bugs of moderate complexity and demonstrate effective debugging skills.
• Independently develop new features and enhancements with minimal supervision.
• Participate in refactoring and modernization of existing code.
• Implement robust testing (unit and integration) as part of the development cycle.
• Contribute to internal documentation and technical knowledge bases.
• Deliver internal presentations and share technical knowledge with peers.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in software engineering.
• Proficient in Python within distributed web application environments (e.g., microservices, APIs, DB integration, message queues, caching, containers, serverless architecture).
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and APIs (or equivalent cloud platforms like Azure or GCP).
• Strong development experience in OS X and Linux-based environments.
• Skilled in designing and building RESTful APIs and working with JSON.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum).
• Proven experience integrating with third-party APIs and external systems.
• Exposure to large-scale or distributed systems.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in data engineering or data processing workflows.
• Familiarity with integrating AI/ML services, APIs, or models.

Education

• Required:

  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Preferred:

  Master’s degree or relevant certifications (AWS, Scrum, Security)