Software Engineer, Backend

• Develop and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs that drive our web applications and automation
• Develop and maintain production code for quality and performance; ensure code is clear and well tested
• Develop and maintain integrations with services such as AWS, Okta, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and New Relic
• Participate in software delivery processes such as refining work scope, estimating effort, code reviewing, testing, maintenance and recommending operational improvements
• Promote, contribute and maintain clear and concise documentation on our code base
• Collaborate with senior engineers to implement improvements to design and processes
• Collaborate with other teams to advise on technical feasibility of feature requirements.
• Identify and enforce information security controls and best practices in Mission's production environments
• Participate in occasional on-call rotations; one week per quarter
• Support internal Mission teams by providing technical and operational guidance for systems and tools managed by the Product Development team

• Professional experience or equivalent in designing and developing web applications using Python.
• Proficiency with REST and GraphQL API development.
• Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, Redis, and ElasticSearch.
• Experience in writing unit and integration tests in Python.
• Experience managing CI/CD deployments in tools like Gitlab within a Kubernetes/EKS environment.
• Experience developing and deploying software in the AWS ecosystem.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, capable of conveying technical needs to engineering and non-engineering teams.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner OR PCAP to be achieved within one year of hire

Placement within the range is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and ability as evaluated during the interview process. The compensation range for the base salary of this role is: $86,000 - $128,000 Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Our company leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to enhance and streamline various aspects of the hiring process. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technologies in activities such as resume screening, interview scheduling, note taking and other administrative functions. Please note that all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers in compliance with applicable laws and best practices.