Senior Software Engineer (Python/Django)

Job Description

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to facilitate the expansion of our client's business operations. This position is a full-time role reporting to our Engineering Manager. Below is a description of your role and responsibilities, including the things you will be held accountable for and the virtues, behaviors and competencies that are expected for this role. 

Responsibilities will include 🖇️ 

• Architect and deploy highly scalable, cloud-native systems utilizing Django to integrate with external HR-Tech systems allowing users to seamlessly connect and transfer data back and forth.
• Proactively encourage collaboration across teams and functional units to align on the direction of strategic initiatives. 
• Document technical proposals and designs, collaborating with peers to refine technical solutions.
• Drive product and engineering-led initiatives by deconstructing complex business challenges into manageable tasks and collaborate effectively with colleagues to implement proposed solutions.
• Display initiative to independently identify bottlenecks, communicate tradeoffs, and provide technical recommendations to members of the product team.
• Engage in software design and peer code reviews, offering input and technical feedback to other members of the engineering team.
• Provide support for production software developments and participate in on-call rotation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience building highly available web application systems using Python/Django.

• Previous experience designing and building APIs to connect disparate systems.
• Proven ability to quickly ramp up on new systems and demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong proficiency in software design principles and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing, start-up environment where you can contribute with your own ideas, innovation, and knowledge.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, promoting best practices and fostering a positive team culture.
• Passion for continuous learning, problem-solving, and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies.

You’re a Great Fit if

• You have experience writing and maintaining production code in Python using the Django web framework.
• You thrive on innovation, consistently introducing novel ideas in areas such as automation, testing, reliability, and scalability, all while ensuring high availability for production environments.
• You have experience with payroll, HR tech, healthcare, or insurance  systems
• Have experience mentoring and collaborating with team members to drive technical excellence and overall team success.
• You have experience working with a startup and/or with a B2B SaaS business.

Benefits

• Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
• Vacation: 10 business days a year
• Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
• Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
• Parental Leave
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
• Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
• Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
• Longevity Bonus
• Continuous Learning Bonus
• Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms
• Did we mention it's REMOTE?!!

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