Backend Developer and QA

Summary

Join The HOTH as a Backend Developer & QA and enjoy a unique blend of backend development and quality assurance. You will build reliable systems using Python, Django, and Postgres, while ensuring smooth operation through rigorous testing. This role involves designing scalable backend solutions and driving QA processes. You will collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders. This remote-friendly position is open to U.S. residents in select states. The role offers a competitive benefits package and a fun, collaborative work environment.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building fulfillment systems or SaaS platforms
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools like Jira or Trello
• Expertise in BDD frameworks within Django’s ecosystem
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Benefits

• Work from home
• 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)