Remote Senior Engineer

Summary

Join Code and Theory's Engineering team as a Back-end Engineer to partner with cross-functional teams in designing and implementing innovative technologies that ensure server-side applications are robust, secure, efficient, and drive business growth.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in backend software development
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and Python: Experience with ES6+ features in JavaScript, and strong proficiency with Python frameworks such as Flask or Django
• Experience with TypeScript for building robust, maintainable code
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and experience with Node.js frameworks like ExpressJS, NextJS, etc
• Experience with Python backends and frameworks like Flask or Django
• Experience working with any Content Management System (CMS) with Headless implementation
• Strong experience in configuring and integrating with SSO platforms like Okta
• Strong experience in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs
• Proficiency in designing and developing APIs
• Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or RDBMS like MySQL
• Hands-on experience with ORMs like SQLAlchemy or Sequelize/TypeORM
• Experience with Nginx and Gunicorn in Python deployments
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Experience in optimizing transaction workflows
• Experience with caching and performance tuning
• Experience collaborating effectively within an agile development environment
• Solid foundation in building scalable and performant systems
• Able to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• API Design and Development: Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Python and Node.Js frameworks such as ExpressJS, Flask, or Django
• Cloud Integration: Deploy, manage, and scale backend services on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Database Management: Work with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or relational databases like PostgreSQL and MySQL. Use ORM libraries like SQLAlchemy for Python or TypeORM for JavaScript to design efficient data models and optimize queries
• Microservices Architecture: Design and implement microservices architecture to ensure scalability and reliability of backend systems
• Containerization: Utilize Docker for containerization to ensure consistency across development, testing, and production environments
• CMS Integration: Work with any Content Management System (CMS) to integrate and manage backend services
• Collaboration: Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices in software engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of serverless architecture
• Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration
• Experience with Docker for containerization
• Experience using data streaming solutions (Redis, Kafka etc.)
• Experience with Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Exposure to cross-functional teams (Design, Product Management, QA, etc.)