Remote Principal Software Engineer

Summary

A Principal Software Engineer for Python at Creative Chaos is responsible for leading a team of software engineers, developing server applications using Python and Django, ensuring functionality, security, and performance, and mentoring team members. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent, 6-8 years of experience, proficiency in Microsoft technologies, knowledge of Azure and AWS, and experience with various databases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 6-8 years of related experience in professional industry
• Extensive experience of Python using Django framework
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft technologies, tools and platforms
• Knowledge and experience of Azure and AWS
• Knowledge and experience in writing backend components and Restful APIs
• Understanding of security standards and compliances
• Experience with different relational and schemaless databases such as Oracle/SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB
• Creating database structure for the required functionality
• Experience with writing unit tests and ensuring the minimum 90% test coverage
• Knowledge of and experience with Github, JIRA and other collaboration tools
• Understanding of fundamental concepts and design principles
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers
• Mentor team members through training and guidance
• Analyze business requirements
• Estimate assigned tasks
• Write code and unit tests
• Collaborate with other team members
• Tune your code for enhanced security and performance
• Maintain systems by fixing any existing issues
• Update issue tracking software
• Provide status updates
• Communicate with client
• Control versions of your code
• Research new technologies
• Upgrade skills and knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexible attitude and versatile personality
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong influence among team members

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• Health Insurance
• OPD
• Training and Development
• Life Insurance
• Exchange Program