Senior Software Engineer

**Job Summary:**

As a Senior/Principal Software Developer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance software systems. You will be responsible for leading complex technical initiatives, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the architectural integrity and quality of our codebase. This role requires a deep understanding of software engineering principles, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to drive projects from conception to completion.

**Key Responsibilities:**

**Technical Leadership & Architecture:**

   *   Lead the design and implementation of new features and services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

   *   Contribute to the architectural vision and strategy for our software products.

   *   Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

   *   Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and areas for system optimization.

**Software Development:**

   *   Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code in a fast-paced, agile environment.

   *   Develop and maintain robust APIs, backend services, and database schemas.

   *   Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks.

   *   Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across various environments.

**Mentorship & Collaboration:**

   *   Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

   *   Actively participate in team discussions, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings.

   *   Promote knowledge sharing and best practices within the engineering team.

**Innovation & Research:**

   *   Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development.

   *   Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and processes to improve development efficiency and product quality.

   *   Drive innovation by exploring new ideas and solutions to complex technical challenges.

**Required Qualifications:**

*   Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

*   4+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend systems and distributed architectures.

*   Proficiency in Python, Javascript, HTML, CSS.

*   Extensive experience with Django, Django REST Framework, and multi-tenancy solutions like django-tenants.

*   Strong expertise with PostgreSQL.

*   Experience with asynchronous task queues using Celery and Redis as a broker/backend.

*   Proficiency in caching strategies with Redis.

*   Solid understanding of Docker for containerization.

*   Experience with Nginx as a web server/reverse proxy.

*   Familiarity with SSL certificate management using Certbot and Let's Encrypt.

*   Strong understanding of server provisioning and DevOps.

*   Knowledge in shell scripting for automation.

*   Knowledge of network security practices.

*   Experience with database management tools like pgAdmin.

*   Demonstrated experience with designing and implementing RESTful APIs.

*   Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.

*   Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

*   Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

*   Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

**What We Offer:**

* Work with a global team

* Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects.

*   A collaborative and supportive team environment.

*   Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

*   Competitive salary and benefits package.

*   Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid).