Software Development Engineer III

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems using Python Django. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Optimize application performance and scalability by implementing caching strategies, load balancing, and distributed computing techniques. Ensure data integrity and security by implementing best practices for data storage, retrieval, and access control. Develop and maintain integrations with external APIs and services to support seamless interactions with third-party systems. Identify and address performance bottlenecks and other system issues to improve overall system efficiency. Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following industry-standard coding practices. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices. Mentor junior team members and assist in their professional growth. Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, preferably in a similar industry Strong proficiency in Python and Django web framework. Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB, including data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning. Familiarity with caching technologies like Redis and search engines like Elasticsearch. Hands-on experience with message brokers and task queues, such as Celery. Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in building and consuming them. Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices. Experience with version control systems, preferably Git. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Bonus skills Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment. Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS. Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks. Show more Show less