Sr. Software Engineer

About

Our client is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to Design, develop, and maintain full stack web applications using Python, Django, React and Next.js for a software company.

Must Have's

• 6+ years as full stack developer
• Strong proficiency with React and modern JavaScript/Type Script
• Advanced skills with Python
• Experience with REST API
• Proficient in SQL, PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience with unit testing, test-driven development, and using frameworks such as pytest, unittest, or Jest
• Willingness to spend a significant portion of the onboarding and perhaps ongoing time in a collaborative team programming settings

Nice to Have's

• Familiarity with cloud-based platform services such as Azure or AWS
• Familiarity with any version control system, e.g. Git, SVN, Mercurial, …
• Familiarity with build pipelines, e.g., Git Actions, Git Lab, Bit Bucket, Azure Dev Ops, …
• Familiarity with any software ticketing system or process, e.g., Jira, Solar, Service Now, etc.
• Familiarity with Version control in git-based system (Git Hub, Git Lab, Bit Bucket)

Responsibilities

• Develop Backend Services to support Web Applications or Mobile devices
• Build and integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Implement scalable ETL/data transformation workflows using Databricks or similar platforms
• Write efficient and well-structured SQL, and manage PostgreSQL database schemas
• Develop and execute unit tests, and participate in writing integration and end-to-end tests
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues across the stack
• Ensure code quality through automated testing and code reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features and business logic
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members
• Provide guidance to junior developers
• Good “interactive comms” (speaking live with others) is extremely important for this role!

Preferences

• Experience with frameworks such as Django, flask, fastapi
• GraphQL API design and integration
• Understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and tools like Databricks
• Experience with geospatial data and functions (e.g., Geocoding API, H3 grid system, PostGIS)
• Experience with Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes