Software Engineer (Python/DevOps)

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with strong Python development skills and DevOps expertise to join our platform engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain high-quality software while also contributing to our infrastructure and deployment processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications and services
• Implement DevOps practices to improve deployment processes and system reliability
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Configure and manage cloud infrastructure resources
• Be part of the DevOps on-call rotation (around 2 shifts per month)
• Monitor system performance and optimize application efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical documentation
• Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality standards

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong Python programming skills with demonstrated proficiency
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, gitops)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience with monitoring/logging/tracing solutions
• Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, BullMQ)
• Proficiency with databases including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
• Experience with Python's asyncio for asynchronous programming
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python web frameworks (Flask, FastAPI)
• Understanding of microservice architecture
• Knowledge of security best practices
• Contributions to open-source projects

What we offer

• Innovative Product Company: Be part of a company with a long-term vision that values sustainable growth.
• High-Performing Team: Join a talented team that supports your professional growth and values your expertise.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to step up as a Backend Lead, leading projects and mentoring other team members.
• Impactful Work: Take ownership of projects that directly affect our users, product, and business strategy.
• Flexible Work Arrangement: B2B contract with a US-based company, allowing for a remote-first setup that fits your lifestyle.