Remote Python Tech Lead Staff Software Engineer

Summary

AffiniPay is looking for a Tech Lead to help build and scale their CasePeer software. The successful candidate will lead technical decisions, design scalable applications, collaborate with product teams, mentor other engineers, and support software deployments among other responsibilities. The base pay range for this position is between $115,000-$170,000 USD annually.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, monitoring, and debugging large-scale solutions in cloud-based environments
• Experience building and deploying production-grade web applications at scale
• Familiar with LEAN product development and Agile frameworks - Scrum or Kanban
• Experience building robust and resilient applications with event-based, microservices architecture
• Expert in Python and Django Framework (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of SOLID design principles and design patterns
• Strong understanding with SQL, and familiarity with databases such as Postgres or MySql
• Strong teamwork and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in technical decisions, providing guidance and expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Design and implement scalable applications in a MVC (Django) environment while leveraging best practices and modern technologies like Kubernetes
• Collaborate with Product to proactively consider trade-offs, identify risks to timelines, consider where we can improve as a team in order to deliver business outcomes
• Mentor and coach other software engineers, fostering their professional growth and development
• Collaborate with product managers and UX to design to ship innovative solutions that serve our customers’ needs
• Support software deployments, including debugging, troubleshooting, and coordination with DevOps and QA Engineers
• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate technical solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Lead team meetings including sprint planning, grooming, and retros, ensuring effective communication and coordination within the team
• Drive technology initiatives within the team and product to maintain application performance, scalability and sustainability
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously learning and evolving your skills to drive innovation and excellence within the team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Containers (Docker), Kubernetes and Argo CD
• Experience working with cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, GCE)
• Expertise in full-stack web development with Django and React
• Experience building Software as a Service (SaaS) applications at scale
• Experience in writing front-end components using React

Benefits

• Fully covered medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible paid time off policy
• 401K or RRSP with a company match
• Competitive compensation packages that include mid-year and end-of-year bonuses and equity options for all full-time employees
• Health Wellness Program
• Parental resources, including 16 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorships, leadership programs and AffiniPayU courses
• Matching Gift Program and organized activities focused on donations, volunteerism and supporting the local communities throughout the country
• D&I initiatives provide educational opportunities regarding multicultural issues, tolerance, and celebrating diversity among our entire staff