Software Engineer

Summary

Join Black and White Zebra (BWZ), a rapidly growing indie media company, as a Software Engineer. You will be responsible for the entire development process, from planning and development to testing and deployment. The role involves working on back-end systems and integrations using technologies like Node.js, Python, and AWS, as well as contributing to the development of the multi-site web platform and ad tech platform. You'll collaborate closely with the Back-End, Web Platform, and Ad Tech teams. Remote work or flexible hours are available if you are located in Curitiba, Brazil, with hours needing to be at least partially compatible with the PST time zone. BWZ values technical skills and curiosity, and many engineers are based in Brazil and collaborate in Portuguese. Success is measured by effectiveness, not hours worked.

Requirements

• Have 5+ years of experience in web development projects
• Have experience working with front-end and back-end development
• Automate repetitive tasks
• Be good at managing your own working time
• Be curious about how things are done and how they work
• Be willing to test new things and move on if they don't work
• Have experience with system design of web applications
• Have experience with programming languages such as PHP, Python, Ruby, or similar
• Have experience with Javascript technologies such as React, Ember.js, Node.js, or similar
• Have a solid understanding of databases and how they work
• Have good communication in English

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for back-end systems, AI Agents, and integrations between back-office tools
• Research and learn new technologies and solutions to suggest and implement improvements for product performance and scalability

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with AWS-based architecture
• Have experience with AI development tools
• Have experience with MVC frameworks
• Have experience developing Python applications
• Have experience developing APIs
• Have experience writing tests and deployment processes

Benefits

Remote work or flexible hours are available if you are located in Curitiba, Brazil