Zyte is hiring a
Senior Python Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Backend Developer at Zyte, a globally distributed company that provides data extraction tools. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring excellent user experiences. Requirements include 5+ years of experience in large scale data processing systems or high load services, strong Python skills, knowledge of at least one RDBMS, experience with Linux and Docker, and good communication skills in English.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building large scale data processing systems or high load services
• Strong track record in Python with 3+ years of experience
• Experience at least one async framework
• Strong knowledge of at least one RDBMS
• Experience working with Linux and Docker
• Experience with data pipelines and distributed message queues such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Experience in building containerized applications, microservices
• Professional experience in building web applications with python and frameworks (Django, Flask, Fast API)
• Understanding of REST API and associated tooling
• Good communication skills in English
• Experience of collaboration in a remote-first team
• Computer Science, other engineering degree or equivalent working experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot distributed applications, write and change components implemented in Python
• Work on new features, including requirements gathering, design, and implementation
• Collaborate with the Product Frontend team and Product QA team to ensure excellent user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Kubernetes experience
• Experience with Uvicorn, Starlette
• Experience building event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of today's cloud provider offerings: GCP, AWS, OCI etc
• History of open source contributions
• Professional experience in Angular
• Background in algorithms and data structures

Benefits

• Become part of a self-motivated, progressive, multicultural team
• Have the freedom and flexibility to work from where you do your best work
• Attend conferences and meet with team members from across the globe
• Work with cutting-edge open-source technologies and tools