BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Python/Django/Rest Job at Softworld, a Kelly Company, Boston, MA

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  • Softworld, a Kelly Company
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Job Title: BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Python/Django/Rest

Job Location : Boston MA 02112 -Remote


Onsite Requirements: Remote

  • 5+ years of industry experience building scalable backend services
  • Expertise with Python, Django & Django Rest Framework
  • Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services

Job Description:

  • We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic person to join our growing Engineering team as a Backend Software Engineer specializing in Django.
  • The ideal candidate possesses a passion for building great companies and being a key member of a cohesive team.
  • The role requires a willingness to explore new areas outside of one's comfort zone, while also working to constantly pursue best-in-class practices to improve architectural efficiency, stability, and reliability.

What you will do:

  • The Backend Software Engineer will report to our Head of Technology.
  • Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable database models.
  • Preparing RESTful services.
  • Integrating with 3rd party services.
  • Defining unit tests & testing automation.
  • Creating technical documentation.
  • Working with a team of front-end developers to maintain and advance the core platform.
  • Responsible for monitoring and supporting application uptime/downtime support.
  • Performance monitoring & tuning.
  • Working with dev-ops and their processes & procedures addressing code deployment and site operations.

Role/Skills:

  • 5 years' experience, Mid-level person.
  • Python
  • Django
  • Working knowledge of AWS (will not have to stand it up on their own).
  • Requires definite working experience with Postgres and Redis databases.
  • Also, all the pluses are accurate:
  • JavaScript/Typescript (they use Angular).
  • Google Cloud Platform.
  • Big Query.
  • Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
  • Experience with online/sweeps/social games industry.
  • The communication is via Slack and Jira so experience with both is a plus.
  • They are a small company with a small team, so looking for people with a chill vibe, but entrepreneurial and flexible.
  • Willing to pitch in wherever



    ** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
  • This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**

Job Tags

Work experience placement, For subcontractor, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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