Own and deliver key product features from design through deployment, working closely with design, product, and other stakeholders
Mentor and support engineers, offering guidance and helping to reinforce high engineering standards across the team
Collaborate closely with design, product, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver a user-friendly and engaging product for our customers.
Ship high-performing and resilient APIs that adhere to industry standards and are delightful to use.
Step into a technical lead role on projects as needed, coordinating across functions and guiding execution without formal authority
Maintain a high standard of quality across our codebase by advocating for cleanliness, readability, speed, testability, and documentation.
Champion software quality, emphasizing readability, reliability, testability, and documentation

Requirements

8+ years of experience working with Python backends (ideally Django).
Exceptional remote communication skills. Especially in writing.
The ability to work autonomously in a startup environment; you thrive under pressure and are comfortable adapting to rapidly evolving plans.
Proven production experience working with a relational database (we use MySQL). Bonus points for experience working with other types of datastores or backing services.
A rigorous approach to software quality. You like to write tests.
A knack for learning new technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and an openness to creative solutions.
A genuine passion for crafting reliable web applications. You get it right the first time.
Computer Science degree or equivalent.

Benefits

Full health, dental, and vision insurance - up to 95% funded by the company for employees.
Employee stock option program.
Company-sponsored retirement plan with a matching contribution program.
12 annual paid holidays (including 2 flexible days).
Generous PTO policy (get your work done and take the time you need).
A remote-first environment that allows employees flexibility to work from most places in the US.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

PythonDjangoAPIsrelational databasesMySQLsoftware qualitytest writingweb applicationsproblem-solvingclean code

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationautonomyadaptabilitycollaborationleadershipcreativitypressure managementattention to detailuser engagement

Certifications

Computer Science degree