Remote Senior Software Engineer (Python/Django)

Description:

• We are 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.
• Responsibilities include architecting and deploying highly scalable, cloud-native systems utilizing Django to integrate with external HR-Tech systems.
• You will proactively encourage collaboration across teams and functional units to align on the direction of strategic initiatives.
• Documenting technical proposals and designs while collaborating with peers to refine technical solutions is expected.
• You will drive product and engineering-led initiatives by deconstructing complex business challenges into manageable tasks.
• Displaying initiative to independently identify bottlenecks, communicate tradeoffs, and provide technical recommendations to the product team is essential.
• Engaging in software design and peer code reviews, offering input and technical feedback to other members of the engineering team is part of the role.
• You will provide support for production software developments and participate in an on-call rotation.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience building highly available web application systems using Python/Django is required.
• Previous experience designing and building APIs to connect disparate systems is necessary.
• You must have a 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 is required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics, are essential.
• You should 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 is expected.
• A passion for continuous learning, problem-solving, and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies is important.

Benefits:

• You will work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends).
• Vacation includes 10 business days a year.
• You will receive 5 National Holidays a year.
• There are 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day).
• Parental Leave is provided.
• Health Care Reimbursement is available.
• Active Lifestyle Reimbursement is offered.
• Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement is included.
• Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans are available.
• A Longevity Bonus is provided.
• A Continuous Learning Bonus is offered.
• You will have access to Training and Professional Development Platforms.
• This position is fully remote.