Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join Elegen, a pioneering company in biology-based economy, and become a Backend Software Engineer. You will design, develop, and maintain backend applications and APIs primarily using Django. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build features for synthetic biology products. Optimize backend systems for scalability and reliability. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of experience in backend software engineering with Django and Python. Elegen offers a competitive salary, bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, 401k, flexible PTO, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of work experience as a Backend Software Engineer specializing in Django and Python
• Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and database schema design
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices, version control (Git), and containerization (Docker)
• Familiarity with web security standards and protocols, such as OAuth and data encryption
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and APIs with a primary focus on Django
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, develop, and deploy new features that drive our synthetic biology products
• Optimize backend systems for scalability, reliability, and high performance
• Implement secure, robust, and scalable API services and data storage solutions
• Conduct regular code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure code quality and alignment with best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across development, testing, and production environments
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical planning sessions
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices in backend development
• Ensure the security, data integrity, and compliance of backend services
• Stay updated with the latest developments in Django and backend development trends to drive innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-growth startup environment
• Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Exposure to frontend frameworks (e.g., React) for seamless backend-frontend integration
• Experience with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and caching solutions (e.g., Redis)

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Learning Allowance
• 401K
• Flexible PTO
• Short Term Disability
• Fitness Allowance
• Long Term Disability
• Parental Leave Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Bonus
• Equity