Remote Senior Software Engineer
Weekday AI
London, UK
about 2 months ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
Amazon Web Services
Application Performance Management
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Computing
Code Reuse
Code Review
Databases
Data Structures
Software Debugging
DevOps
Distributed Systems
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Django Web Framework
Python (Programming Language)
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
MySQL
Object-Oriented Software Development
Performance Tuning
Software Engineering
Software Systems
Web Application Frameworks
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Flask (Web Framework)
Delivery Pipeline
Backend
Git
Fastapi
Event Driven Architecture
Containerization
Integration Frameworks
Apache Kafka
Celery
Asynchronous Programming
Software Coding
Restful APIs
Software Version Control
Docker
Microservices
Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Python to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications while playing a key role in shaping technical architecture and mentoring junior engineers., * Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend systems and APIs using Python.
- Lead end-to-end development of complex software solutions, from concept to deployment.
- Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices and coding standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and DevOps to deliver high-quality features.
- Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to building a strong engineering culture.
Requirements
- 6-11 years of professional software development experience with strong expertise in Python.
- Solid understanding of Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
- Experience in building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
- Hands-on experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
- Familiarity with asynchronous programming and performance optimization techniques.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools like Docker.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment., * Experience working with distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
- Exposure to data processing frameworks or background job systems (Celery, Kafka, etc.).
- Familiarity with testing frameworks and test-driven development (TDD).
- Understanding of security best practices in application development.
- Prior experience in leading small teams or projects is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong ownership mindset with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Passion for learning new technologies and continuous improvement.
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