Remote Backend Developer & QA

Summary

Join The HOTH team as a Backend Developer & QA, blending backend development with quality assurance to build reliable systems and drive QA processes.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in backend development with a focus on Python and Django
• Hands-on experience with Postgres databases (schema design, optimization, tuning)
• Strong QA skills, including experience with Selenium, PyTest, or Behave for automated testing
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating QA workflows
• Problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot both backend and testing challenges efficiently
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and product managers

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend systems using Django, Python, and Postgres to support fulfillment workflows
• Develop and execute manual and automated test plans to ensure backend features meet quality standards
• Create and maintain APIs to integrate third-party services
• Use Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies to align testing with business requirements
• Identify, track, and resolve bugs and technical bottlenecks
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines and maintain version control using Git
• Document backend systems and QA workflows so future developers know exactly what’s going on

Benefits

• Work from home (yes, in your PJs if that’s your thing)
• Flexible hours (somewhere in the 9-5 ballpark)
• HOTH Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a 3% match
• PTO for vacations, sick days, and holidays
• A monthly wellness stipend ($600 per year to keep you feeling your best)