Senior Python Software Engineer

Summary

Join DeleteMe, a leader in proactive privacy protection, as a Senior Python Software Engineer. You will build and scale our core monitoring and enforcement service, a high-impact system processing hundreds of millions of requests monthly using diverse techniques. Collaborate with the VP of Engineering and other teams to design, build, and maintain resilient, extensible, and fast systems. This role requires expertise in backend systems, web development, distributed systems, and ethical hacking methodologies. You will contribute to a collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. The position offers a flexible, remote-first work environment with comprehensive benefits.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible work schedule
• 100% work from home
• Generous 401k matching
• Paid time off
• Company paid holidays
• Childcare expense reimbursement
• Fitness reimbursement
• Birthday time off