Remote Python Technical Architect

Summary

Blenderbox is seeking a full-time remote Python expert to lead technical product initiatives, focusing on EnrollWise, their flagship admissions and enrollment platform. The ideal candidate should have experience in a technical leadership role, proficiency in Python and Django framework, and familiarity with the AWS ecosystem.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role
• 5+ years of hands-on production experience with Python and Django framework
• Experience developing SaaS products
• Experience with Decoupled architectures
• Proficient in JavaScript
• Experience building and integrating performant and secure APIs
• Strong familiarity with the AWS ecosystem
• Experience building microservices while leveraging the AWS ecosystem
• Solid grasp of application security and performance optimization techniques
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and concepts
• Ability to write scalable, reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Proactive and have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Stellar problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• US Citizen or authorized to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Translate complex functional, technical, and business requirements into efficient and scalable software designs by taking into account time and financial constraints
• Collaborate closely with UX / UI Designers and advise on technical feasibility of proposed design approaches
• Provide technical oversight of product delivery, from initial scoping, architecture to hands-on feature execution
• Contribute technical expertise in key client meetings and communications
• Help define and enforce quality engineering standards
• Provide strong thought leadership on emerging technologies
• Conduct internal training in areas in which you specialize

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NoSQL database backends
• Familiarity with Lucene-based search backends (e.g. SOLR, ElasticSearch)
• Experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with other programming languages

Benefits

• Full coverage for Health Care, Dental, Vision
• FSA, HSA coverage options
• 401K & Pension Plan with employer contributions of at least 5%
• 20 days of PTO, 11 Holidays, 5 Wellness Days
• Home office improvement budget
• Career growth and professional development coaching / support
• Company-provided laptop
• 100% virtual work environment - all team members are remote