Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join DeleteMe, a leader in proactive privacy protection, as a Senior Python Software Engineer. You will build and scale our advanced platform for monitoring and removing personal data online, working closely with the VP of Engineering. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining high-quality, resilient systems using Python, Django, and Celery. You will utilize various techniques like proxies and browser automation for data collection and collaborate with security and product teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in backend systems, web development, distributed systems, and a passion for contributing to a collaborative culture. This position requires occasional domestic and international travel.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Python developer
• 3+ years of experience with Django
• 3+ years of experience with Celery or other distributed task queue manager
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Passion for contributing to a collaborative culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and personal accountability
• Excellent knowledge of OOP and functional programming
• Strong Python development experience with web development and distributed systems
• Experience with browser automation, web scraping, proxies, and data extraction techniques
• Expertise in scalable architectures and high-reliability systems
• Ability to apply white hat and black hat methodologies in a responsible and ethical manner
• A proactive mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• This role may require occasional domestic and international travel. All standard travel expenses will be covered in accordance with the company's travel reimbursement policy

Responsibilities

• Deliver features using design by contract to ensure quality and system consistency
• Design, build, and maintain high-quality, resilient systems using Python
• Design and implement GraphQL and REST API using Django to support monitoring PII
• Ensure 90%+ on-time project delivery and maintain uptime compliance
• Utilize proxies and other networking techniques to optimize data collection and avoid detection
• Build horizontally scalable architecture and fault-tolerant distributed systems
• Work with security teams to address compliance requirements
• Collaborate with Product to solve complex customer challenges
• Conduct code reviews, uphold best practices, and promote a strong engineering culture