Remote Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Blenderbox is seeking a Full Stack Python Engineer for a remote position to contribute to their technical product initiatives, primarily focusing on EnrollWise, their flagship admissions and enrollment platform. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of hands-on production experience with Python and Django, familiarity with AWS, and strong communication skills.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on production experience with Python and Django framework
• Experience with Decoupled architectures
• Experience building and integrating performant and secure APIs
• Strong familiarity with the AWS ecosystem
• Experience building microservices while leveraging the AWS ecosystem
• Solid grasp of application security and performance optimization techniques
• Knowledge of best practice software architecture patterns and concepts
• Ability to write scalable, reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Proficient in front-end theming, layout building and CSS pre/post-processors
• Comfortable with JavaScript
• Proactive and have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Stellar problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• US Citizen or authorized to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the development of new product features and enhance existing ones
• Develop software components that are efficient and scalable
• Maintain a high level of quality for software deliverables
• Review and provide feedback on PRs from other team members
• Collaborate on requirements definition and product design & development
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement and estimation
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to advise on technical feasibility of proposed design approaches
• Actively participate in evolving our engineering quality standards
• Provide strong thought leadership on emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing SaaS products
• Experience with NoSQL database backends
• Experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with other programming languages

Benefits

• Full coverage for Health Care, Dental, Vision
• FSA, HSA coverage options
• 401K & Pension Plan with employer contributions of at least 5%
• 20 days of PTO, 11 Holidays, 5 Wellness Days
• Home office improvement budget
• Career growth and professional development coaching / support
• Company-provided laptop
• 100% virtual work environment - all team members are remote